Postmortem detection of 25I-NBOMe [2-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methyl]ethanamine] in fluids and tissues determined by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry from a traumatic death.
Forensic Sci Int October 18, 2013 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2013.10.015 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA fatal overdose of the potent hallucinogen 25I-NBOMe was confirmed postmortem in a traumatic death. High performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry detected the drug in bodily fluids and tissues, providing a method for forensic identification of this substance in future cases.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | One deceased individual |
| Key finding | 25I-NBOMe was detected postmortem in fluids and tissues using HPLC-MS/MS. |
Abstract
Postmortem detection of 25I-NBOMe [2-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methyl]ethanamine] in fluids and tissues determined by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry from a traumatic death.