Agilent Intuvo 9000/5977B GC/MSD with 7697A headspace sampler

Agilent protocols for testing residual solvents and terpenes meet regulatory requirements, and are designed for high-throughput laboratories. These methods combine the Agilent 7697A headspace sampler, the 8890 GC system or the Intuvo 9000 GC system, and the Agilent 5977B GC/MSD system. Potentially harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—like acetonitrile, methanol, and butane—used during extraction and manufacturing must be removed or reduced to an acceptable level. Residual solvents testing requires headspace GC systems with mass spectrometry. The Agilent GC/MSD headspace analysis method is built around the California residual solvent target list and limits of quantitation, so you can meet regulatory mandates with confidence. Cannabis plants synthesize terpenoids such as limonene, linalool, and pinene. These compounds define the plant’s aroma and character. Terpene profiling and quantitation is generally not regulated unless there is a specific labeling claim. The analysis of terpenes, therefore, serves as a quality test. The Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC/5977B liquid injection method identifies and quantifies 40 common cannabinoid terpenes.