Title

Chemical analysis of an herbal opioid

Authors

Lauren JohnsonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 4-14-2021

Abstract

Different chromatography techniques were used to analyze the concentration of an active component, mitragynine, in kratom samples. The analysis also compared three different extraction methods, one using ultrasonification, the other two using a commercial at home espresso maker. Using gas chromatography mass spectrometry, and high performance liquid chromatography, comparisons between key compounds in the substances were determined and concentrations of mitragynine within the samples were calculated.

Comments

CHEM 403

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Lauren, "Chemical analysis of an herbal opioid" (2021). Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry. 168.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rci_spring/168

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