Monomethylamine in water
Applications | 2011 | Agilent TechnologiesInstrumentation
Monomethylamine is a key polar analyte in industrial and environmental matrices. Its accurate determination in water is critical for process control, safety compliance, and environmental monitoring.
The study investigates a gas chromatography approach using the Agilent CP-Volamine column to quantify monomethylamine in aqueous samples. The method performance is benchmarked against a traditional titration reference, emphasizing reliability and analytical agreement.
Samples were analyzed by capillary gas chromatography with the following conditions:
The analytical setup featured a GC-capillary system equipped with a CP-Volamine column to ensure minimal active sites and consistent elution of polar compounds.
The GC method resolved water, monomethylamine, and methanol with peak area percentages of 58.7%, 40.8%, and 0.3% respectively. The monomethylamine content determined by GC (40.8%) closely matched the titration result (41.2%), demonstrating method accuracy and robustness.
Advantages of this GC-TCD method include rapid analysis, high inertness toward polar analytes, and strong agreement with classical titration. It is suitable for quality control in chemical manufacturing and environmental testing laboratories.
Further development may involve coupling with mass spectrometry for enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. Automation of sample preparation and data processing will expand throughput for high-volume testing.
The developed GC-TCD method using an Agilent CP-Volamine column provides a reliable, reproducible approach for quantifying monomethylamine in water. Its excellent agreement with titration confirms its suitability for routine analysis.
A01993 Agilent Technologies Inc Application Note 2011
GC, GC columns, Consumables
IndustriesEnvironmental
ManufacturerAgilent Technologies
Summary
Significance of the Topic
Monomethylamine is a key polar analyte in industrial and environmental matrices. Its accurate determination in water is critical for process control, safety compliance, and environmental monitoring.
Objectives and Study Overview
The study investigates a gas chromatography approach using the Agilent CP-Volamine column to quantify monomethylamine in aqueous samples. The method performance is benchmarked against a traditional titration reference, emphasizing reliability and analytical agreement.
Methodology
Samples were analyzed by capillary gas chromatography with the following conditions:
- Column: Agilent CP-Volamine, 0.32 mm x 60 m fused silica (Part no. CP7448)
- Temperature program: initial 40 °C (10 min), ramp at 20 °C/min to 250 °C
- Carrier gas: helium at approx. 68 kPa
- Injection: split mode 1:50, sample volume 0.6 μL
- Detector: thermal conductivity detector (TCD)
Instrumental Setup
The analytical setup featured a GC-capillary system equipped with a CP-Volamine column to ensure minimal active sites and consistent elution of polar compounds.
Main Results and Discussion
The GC method resolved water, monomethylamine, and methanol with peak area percentages of 58.7%, 40.8%, and 0.3% respectively. The monomethylamine content determined by GC (40.8%) closely matched the titration result (41.2%), demonstrating method accuracy and robustness.
Benefits and Practical Applications
Advantages of this GC-TCD method include rapid analysis, high inertness toward polar analytes, and strong agreement with classical titration. It is suitable for quality control in chemical manufacturing and environmental testing laboratories.
Future Trends and Opportunities
Further development may involve coupling with mass spectrometry for enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. Automation of sample preparation and data processing will expand throughput for high-volume testing.
Conclusion
The developed GC-TCD method using an Agilent CP-Volamine column provides a reliable, reproducible approach for quantifying monomethylamine in water. Its excellent agreement with titration confirms its suitability for routine analysis.
References
A01993 Agilent Technologies Inc Application Note 2011
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