Quantitative Determination by Circular Dichroism of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Confiscated Material
Jm Bowen, Ha Mcmorrow, N Purdie
Journal of Forensic Sciences October 1, 1982 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1520/jfs12198j
Summary
D-Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) can be quantified in confiscated specimens using circular dichroism spectropolarimetry without needing to separate the drug from the specimens. The method is capable of detecting as little as approximately 2 micrograms of LSD.
Study at a glance
| Key finding | The minimum quantity of D-Lysergic acid diethylamide detected was approximately 2 μg. |
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Abstract
Abstract D-Lysergic acid diethylamide has been quantitated in a variety of confiscated specimens by circular dichroism spectropolarimetry. Separation of the drug from the specimens was unnecessary. The minimum quantity detected was approximately 2 μg.