A Modified Method for the Rapid Analysis of Long-Chain Alkanes and Neophytadiene from Tobacco

A rapid method for the analysis of aliphatic hydrocarbons and neophytadiene in cured tobacco was developed. Briefly, ground tobacco was extracted for 15 min with methylene chloride in a flask placed in an ultrasonic vibration bath, 3-Methyltricosane was added as the internal standard. The solution w...

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Main Authors: Severson R.F., McDuffie K.L., Arrendale R.F., Chortyk O.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 1981-03-01
Series:Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0493