Concentration (mg Cinnamaldehyde Eugenol Thymol sample/200 uL) 0.50 0.4 0.65 1.8 0.75 1.0 0.8 1.10 1.2 1.25 2.0 1.30 3.0 1.50 1.5 1.90 3.1 2.0 4.6 2.50 4.0 5.8
Concentration (mg Cinnamaldehyde Eugenol Thymol sample/200 uL) 0.50 0.4 0.65 1.8 0.75 1.0 0.8 1.10 1.2 1.25 2.0 1.30 3.0 1.50 1.5 1.90 3.1 2.0 4.6 2.50 4.0 5.8
Chapter47: Benzocaine
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4Q
Related questions
Question
Cinnamon is made up of a mixture of many compounds. Cinnamaldehyde is the component responsible for cinnamon flavor. Several of these compounds are also a potent antimicrobial compounds present in essential oils. The following results were obtained for known concentrations of three of the compounds.
Concentration (mg sample/200 uL) |
Cinnamaldehyde |
Eugenol |
Thymol |
0.50 |
|
0.4 |
|
0.65 |
|
|
1.8 |
0.75 |
1.0 |
0.8 |
|
1.10 |
|
1.2 |
|
1.25 |
2.0 |
|
|
1.30 |
|
|
3.0 |
1.50 |
|
1.5 |
|
1.90 |
3.1 |
2.0 |
4.6 |
2.50 |
4.0 |
|
5.8 |
Determine the calibration curve equations for each component including regression.
- which component has the highest calibration sensitivity?
- A sample containing the three essential oils in part b gave the peak areas relative to the internal standard of cinnamaldehyde 2.6, eugenol 0.9 and thymol 3.8. Determine the concentration of each of the oils in the sample and the standard deviations.
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
Step by step
Solved in 1 steps with 5 images
Recommended textbooks for you
EBK A SMALL SCALE APPROACH TO ORGANIC L
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305446021
Author:
Lampman
Publisher:
CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approa…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079250
Author:
Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
EBK A SMALL SCALE APPROACH TO ORGANIC L
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305446021
Author:
Lampman
Publisher:
CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approa…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079250
Author:
Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher:
Cengage Learning