Application of gas chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry to determine a wide range of petrogenic alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in biotic samples

摘要

RationaleDue to the inherent toxicity of these compounds, analysis of petrogenic alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heteroaromatic compounds in environmental samples is crucial. However, most existing methods are not sensitive enough when the analyte concentrations are low. Gas chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) is well suited to tackle this challenge, but methods are yet to be fully developed.