Identification of Mustard Related Compounds in Aqueous Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Abstract

Thiodiglycol and a number of other compounds were detected during gas chromatographic analysis of aqueous samples obtained from near the site of the former DRES mustard hydrolysate vaults. Hexane extracts of the aqueous samples were analysed by capillary column gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) under both electron impact and chemical ionization conditions. Interpretation of the MS and complementary capillary column GC-fourier transform infrared data led to the characterization and identification of many compounds, including ether/ thioether macrocycles and vinyl alcohol compounds, not previously associated with mustard decomposition. Keywords: Gas chromatography, Mass spectrometry, Chemical ionization, Ammonia, Isobutane, Chemical agent detection, Military chemical agents, Mustard, Canada.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196970

Entities

People

  • A. S. Hansen
  • G. A. Luoma
  • L. R. Provost
  • P. A. D'agostino

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Alkanes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Chromatography
  • Ethers
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Identification
  • Mass Spectra
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Vinyl Alcohol

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics