Berchtold et al., Analytical Methods, 2013, 5, 844-850
The fourth issue of Analytical Methods is NOW online!
Take a look at our great new cover and discover all about the research behind it. Renato Zenobi and colleagues from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich introduce a new methodology for detection of party drugs, also called “date rape drugs” or “liquid ecstasy”. γ-Hydroxybutyrate (GBH) and γ-butyrolactone (GBL) are compounds that can be easily added to drinks . They cause catalepsy and memory loss and are completely tasteless and odourless. Thus it is not possible to determine whether a drink has been adultered or not. In this paper, electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry is situ is described as an efficient way to detect these drugs in drinks and body fluids.
To know more about this research, please access the full article by clicking the link below:
In situ detection of γ-hydroxybutyrate and γ-butyrolactone in drinks by secondary electrospray ionization
Christian Berchtold , Stefan Schmid , Lukas Meier and Renato Zenobi
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 844-850
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26009C
Along with the cover of this issue, we also have a good list of HOT articles for you to enjoy.Have a read now!
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