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Terpene Profiling

Hemp plants produce terpenes, which give its distinctive flavor and aroma. Some of the most common terpenes are
pinene, linalool, myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, and humulene. Terpenes act as essential, medicinal hydrocarbon
building blocks, influencing the overall homeopathic effect. From the pine odor of pinene to the citrus-like smell
of limonene, the characterization of terpenes and their synergistic effect with cannabinoids is easily achieved using
Shimadzu gas chromatography.
For the ultimate in terpene analysis, Shimadzu offers both the GCMS-TQ8050 NX and the GCMS-QP2020 NX coupled
with either the HS-20 (for headspace only) or the AOC-6000 (for headspace, liquid, or SPME). With either instrument
and the included Wiley/NIST library, these systems can easily identify more than 3,000 flavor and fragrance compounds
to meet your terpene profiling needs. For those looking for standard terpenes, a GC-2030 with an FID or the addition
of an FID to any GCMS can offer a wider dynamic range. This may be helpful depending on the concentration ranges
of the samples. It should be noted that for heavier, less volatile terpenes, liquid injection has been used.

If residual solvents (page 11) or pesticides (page 9) are also of interest, consider starting your lab with the GCMS-
TQ8050 NX with HS-20 to maximize the functionality of the instrumentation.

Terpenes Profile of a Hemp Plant

GCMS-TQ8050 NX Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

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