Cannabis Analysis

A R&D chemist at Inorganic Ventures held a presentation at Pittcon about detecting toxic metals in hemp samples using inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP–OES).

Webinar Date/Time: Mon, Mar 27, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

The method described here allows for the simultaneous analysis of 47 pesticides and five mycotoxins in cannabis in one simple QuEChERS procedure. This simple method is designed for implementation in start-up laboratories and in established laboratories that wish to streamline their sample preparation process, decrease solvent usage, and obtain accurate and fast results.

QuEChERS is introduced to the discipline of forensic testing as a viable method for the extraction of pesticides and cannabinoids in various complex sample matrices.

The transition of cannabis from an illegal drug to a drug for medical and even recreational use raises challenging questions for regulatory agencies and analytical chemists alike. Here, we show a selection of analytical techniques based on compact mass spectrometry in combination with three different sample inlets (atmospheric solids analysis probe), thin-layer chromatography, as well as classical liquid chromatography) for the detection and quantification of cannabinoids and pesticides in cannabis-related material and contraband.

Marijuana, the common or slang term for cannabis in its herbal form, is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in the world.