Millipore Sigma

Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2pm EDT | 1pm CDT | 11am PDT

Quantitative analysis of mycotoxins commonly involves extensive clean-up due to matrix complexity. A sensitive and rapid LC–MS/MS approach for analysis was developed.

A simple solvent extraction of course hemp flower, followed by efficient GC-MS analysis of 31 terpenes in under 17 min.

The cannabis extraction process typically involves solvents such as hexane or alcohols that may remain in the final product. A unique headspace SPME-GC–MS approach was developed.

Hemp is known to bioaccumulate heavy metals. Various homogenization and milling approaches were explored for analysis of the “Big 4” heavy metals in hemp varietals using ICP-MS.

An optimized HPLC-UV method with long column lifetimes and reproducible retention of acidic cannabinoids developed by SupraRnD, a cannabis testing lab located in Kelowna, BC, , Canada.

State-mandated pesticide testing lists for cannabis vary widely in regards to quantity and concentrations. The OR pesticide list was analyzed using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS