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Reversing microcrystalline tests—An analytical approach to recycling of microcrystals from drugs of abuse

Elie, Leonie E.; Baron, Mark G.; Croxton, Ruth S.; Elie, Mathieu P.

Authors

Leonie E. Elie

Mark G. Baron

Ruth S. Croxton

Mathieu P. Elie



Abstract

A combined analysis of microcrystalline tests followed by LC–MS or GC–MS analysis is described. Microcrystalline tests are shown to be non-destructive as addition products formed were easily dissociated after the application of an appropriate solvent. Subsequent analysis of the sample was done to quantify the recovery of the drug. Examples were performed using the date rape drug γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and the synthetic opioid methadone.

Citation

Elie, L. E., Baron, M. G., Croxton, R. S., & Elie, M. P. (2011). Reversing microcrystalline tests—An analytical approach to recycling of microcrystals from drugs of abuse. Forensic Science International, 207(1-3), e55-e58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.01.008

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 5, 2011
Online Publication Date Feb 1, 2011
Publication Date 2011-04
Deposit Date Dec 18, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Forensic Science International
Print ISSN 0379-0738
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 207
Issue 1-3
Pages e55-e58
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.01.008
Keywords Microcrystalline test; Drugs of abuse; LC–MS; GC–MS; GHB; Methadone
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3316379

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