The Importance of Quantifying Food Volatiles: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction The quantification of food volatiles is a critical aspect of food science that directly influences food quality, safety, and consumer perception. Volatiles are compounds that easily evaporate and contribute…

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Comprehensive list of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), their occurrence, and health effects – Part 2

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature, leading to significant evaporation and release into the atmosphere. They…

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SIFT-MS: Computing Reaction Rates in SIFT-MS Kinetics – Part 2

SIFT-MS Analytic Method These Direct Injection Mass Spectrometry (DIMS) techniques rely on calibrating instruments using standards with known concentrations and protonated ion signals. Although the most accurate analysis requires calibrating…

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Exploring Reagent Ions in Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Analyte Reaction Insights

Chemical ionization mass spectrometry Chemical ionization mass spectrometry (CI-MS) is a technique used to analyze chemical compounds by ionizing them in the gas phase using chemical reactions rather than electron…

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