Quantitative Determination by Circular Dichroism of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Confiscated Material
Jm Bowen, Ha Mcmorrow, N Purdie
Journal of Forensic Sciences October 1, 1982 DOI: 10.1520/jfs12198j (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA method using circular dichroism spectropolarimetry can directly measure D-lysergic acid diethylamide in confiscated samples without separating the drug from the specimen. The technique detects as little as about 2 micrograms.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Methodological study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Confiscated specimens |
| Citations | 9 |
| Key finding | Circular dichroism spectropolarimetry can quantitate D-lysergic acid diethylamide in confiscated specimens without separation, with a minimum detection limit of approximately 2 μg. |
Abstract
Abstract D-Lysergic acid diethylamide has been quantitated in a variety of confiscated specimens by circular dichroism spectropolarimetry. Separation of the drug from the specimens was unnecessary. The minimum quantity detected was approximately 2 μg.