Journal:Leaner and greener analysis of cannabinoids
| Full article title | Leaner and greener analysis of cannabinoids |
|---|---|
| Journal | Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry |
| Author(s) | Mudge, Elizabeth M.; Murch, Susan J.; Browb, Paula N. |
| Author affiliation(s) | British Columbia Institute of Technology, University of British Columbia |
| Primary contact | Email: Paula underscore brown at bcit dot ca |
| Year published | 2017 |
| Volume and issue | 409(12) |
| Page(s) | 3153–63 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00216-017-0256-3 |
| ISSN | 1618-2650 |
| Distribution license | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International |
| Website | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00216-017-0256-3 |
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Abstract
There is an explosion in the number of labs analyzing cannabinoids in marijuana (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabaceae); however, existing methods are inefficient, require expert analysts, and use large volumes of potentially environmentally damaging solvents. The objective of this work was to develop and validate an accurate method for analyzing cannabinoids in cannabis raw materials and finished products that is more efficient and uses fewer toxic solvents. A method using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode-array detection (DAD) was developed for eight cannabinoids in Cannabis flowers and oils using a statistically guided optimization plan based on the principles of green chemistry. A single-laboratory validation determined the linearity, selectivity, accuracy, repeatability, intermediate precision, limit of detection, and limit of quantitation of the method. Amounts of individual cannabinoids above the limit of quantitation in the flowers ranged from 0.02 to 14.9% concentration (w/w), with repeatability ranging from 0.78 to 10.08% relative standard deviation. The intermediate precision determined using Horwitz ratios (HorRat) ranged from 0.3 to 2.0. The limits of quantitation (LoQs) for individual cannabinoids in flowers ranged from 0.02 to 0.17% w/w. This is a significant improvement over previous methods and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including regulatory compliance, clinical studies, direct patient medical services, and commercial suppliers.
Keywords: green chemistry, single-laboratory validation, Cannabis, cannabinoids, medical marijuana
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