Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical technique that separates and identifies chemical compounds in cannabis plant material. The method uses heat to vaporize samples, then separates volatile compounds by boiling point through a capillary column before fragmenting and detecting them with a mass spectrometer. GC-MS is commonly used in cannabis research and quality control to profile cannabinoids, terpenes, and other volatile organic compounds with high precision and specificity. This technique requires samples to be heat-stable; some heat-sensitive compounds may degrade during analysis. Results are often expressed as chromatograms showing retention time and mass-to-charge ratios, enabling identification of known and novel compounds.
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry strains
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Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical technique that separates and identifies chemical compounds in cannabis plant material. The method uses heat to vaporize samples, then separates volatile compounds by boiling point through a capillary column before fragmenting and detecting them with a mass spectrometer. GC-MS is commonly used in cannabis research and quality control to profile cannabinoids, terpenes, and other volatile organic compounds with high precision and specificity. This technique requires samples to be heat-stable; some heat-sensitive compounds may degrade during analysis. Results are often expressed as chromatograms showing retention time and mass-to-charge ratios, enabling identification of known and novel compounds.
Breeders and seed developers use GC-MS data to document terpene and cannabinoid profiles across generations, supporting phenotype selection and lineage documentation. Consistent GC-MS testing helps establish baseline chemical markers for strain families and inbred lines.
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