Analysis of Volatiles Components of Scented Wax via Thermal Desorption- Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry
Advisor(s)
Dr. Christopher Bowers
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
11-4-2025 10:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2025 10:50 AM
Abstract
The volatile components of scented wax samples were characterized using a novel approach that utilized a vaporizer coupled to charcoal sorbent gas sampling tubes. The trapped components were then desorbed with carbon disulfide and the resulting solution was analyzed via GC-FID and GC-MS. The compounds responsible for the wax’s odor were identified and comparisons were made between different scents and manufacturers.
Recommended Citation
Myers, Katlyn; Estep, Paige; and Bowers, Christopher, "Analysis of Volatiles Components of Scented Wax via Thermal Desorption- Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry" (2025). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 10.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2025/Posters/10
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Analysis of Volatiles Components of Scented Wax via Thermal Desorption- Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
The volatile components of scented wax samples were characterized using a novel approach that utilized a vaporizer coupled to charcoal sorbent gas sampling tubes. The trapped components were then desorbed with carbon disulfide and the resulting solution was analyzed via GC-FID and GC-MS. The compounds responsible for the wax’s odor were identified and comparisons were made between different scents and manufacturers.