Identification of natural components by GCMS

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This is an introduction to the analysis of adhesive components in mica sheets using GC/MS. To investigate what components are contained in the mica sheets, spectroscopic measurements were conducted, suggesting that silicone-based adhesives are used. To determine the composition of the silicone-based adhesive, GC/MS measurements were performed. It was found that pentacyclooctasiloxane is used, and it was also discovered that dibutyl phthalate is added as a plasticizer and linear saturated hydrocarbons such as tridecane are added as lubricants.

Due to the risk of depletion of natural ingredients, artificially synthesized alternative components may be used, and their identification is suitable through separation and analysis methods such as GCMS. This time, we focused on sandalwood (Byakudan), which is used as a raw material for incense. We tested whether the components of sandalwood could be detected in two types of incense (A and B) with sandalwood fragrance. In incense A, santanol was detected, whereas in incense B, santanol was not detected, and another fragrant component was found. Among these, bugdanol is a type of synthetic fragrance, and due to its structural characteristics, it is believed to have a sandalwood-like scent.