Derivatization of 1,3-dimethylamylamine and Analysis by GC-MS
Major
Forensic Science
Anticipated Graduation Year
2020 (2020-21 AY, fall 2020 grad)
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Open Access
Abstract
The subject compound, 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), is a “natural” stimulant found in nutritional supplements, weight loss, and athletic performance-enhancing products. This amphetamine-like compound is linked to cardiovascular problems such as shortness of breath, arrhythmias, chest tightness, heart attacks, and multiple deaths. DMAA was banned in 2010 by the International Association of Athletics and the International Olympic Committee which both abide by the policies set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Our laboratory recently developed a method to determine the presence and amount of DMAA in commercial products by GC-MS in full scan and SIM modes. By careful selection of the derivatizing alkanoic anhydride, the sensitivity of the method can be significantly enhanced. Our group is in the process of applying this technique to the analysis of controlled substances such as Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDA, and MDMA.
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Loyola University Chicago
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James DeFrancesco
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Derivatization of 1,3-dimethylamylamine and Analysis by GC-MS
The subject compound, 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), is a “natural” stimulant found in nutritional supplements, weight loss, and athletic performance-enhancing products. This amphetamine-like compound is linked to cardiovascular problems such as shortness of breath, arrhythmias, chest tightness, heart attacks, and multiple deaths. DMAA was banned in 2010 by the International Association of Athletics and the International Olympic Committee which both abide by the policies set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Our laboratory recently developed a method to determine the presence and amount of DMAA in commercial products by GC-MS in full scan and SIM modes. By careful selection of the derivatizing alkanoic anhydride, the sensitivity of the method can be significantly enhanced. Our group is in the process of applying this technique to the analysis of controlled substances such as Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDA, and MDMA.
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My student conducted the research for this poster last term (fall 2020) and graduated. I tried to enter her email address, but it is no longer valid (nizquierdo@luc.edu). She may have deactivated her account.