: A carrier gas pushes the sample through a long, thin tube (column).
: These are "normalized" times that help confirm identity regardless of the specific machine used. Identification of essential oil components by g...
: Helps determine the geographic origin of the plant. : A carrier gas pushes the sample through
: Measures the percentage of active therapeutic compounds (e.g., Linalool in Lavender). Identification of essential oil components by g...
The primary method for identifying essential oil components is .
: Analysts compare results against standard databases like NIST or Wiley.
: Comparing the oil against known "markers" (like n-alkanes) ensures high precision. Why It Matters Purity : Detects synthetic additives or "fillers."
