| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97172 | Forensic Science International | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Identification of 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) in five cases of intoxication using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of human urine is reported. A new water suppression technique PURGE (Presaturation Utilizing Relaxation Gradients and Echoes) was used. A calibration curve was obtained using spiked samples. The method gave a linear response (correlation coefficient of 0.992) over the range 0.01–1 mg/mL. Subsequently, quantitation of the amount of MDMA present in the samples was performed. The benefit and reliability of NMR investigations of human urine for cases of intoxication with MDMA are discussed.
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Authors
Jonathan Liu, John Decatur, Gloria Proni, Elise Champeil,