Shimadzu GCMS Off-Flavor Analyzer
Shimadzu GCMS Off-Flavor Analyzer: Detects and quantifies odor compounds with advanced analysis and threshold database.
Features
- Database of expert odor information
- High sensitivity analysis with multiple column options
- MRM and SIM analysis for threshold detection
- Predicted retention time display function
Applications
- Identification of odor-causing compounds
- Sensory analysis of food, beverages, and other consumer products
Product Specifications
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PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
7plusmn7071 Da 7or better77br7
Resolution
031 amu3br3
Sensitivity
High level of sensitivity
Speed
011 to 11000 spectra per second1br1
Dynamic Range
106sup6666sup6 6High sensitivity66br6
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
1 to 15000 Da5br5
Detection Limit
Varies depending on the component and column used44br4The system handbook lists detection limits for registered components using each column44br4
Detector
Mass Spectrometer 6MS66br6
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
Electron Ionization 5EI55br5
Ion Source
EI 7Electron Impact7 and optionally CI 7Chemical Ionization77br7
Interface
Electron Impact 3EI33br3
Gas Flow and Requirements
Carrier Gas1 Helium 1He1 or Nitrogen 1N1sub1211sub111br1Flow rate1 11ndash12 mL1min1br1
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
Quadrupole0br0
Quadrupole
The system is compatible with the GCMS9QP2020 NX9 GCMS9QP20209 GCMS9QP2010 Ultra9 GCMS9TQ8050 NX9 and GCMS9TQ8050 models99br9This suggests the possible use of a quadrupole mass analyzer99br9
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Gas Chromatography 3GC33br3
Sample Handling
The system can be configured with a pretreatment unit for collecting odor components22br2Specific sample handling procedures vary depending on the sample type and pretreatment method22br2
Injection System
AOC76000 multifunctional autosampler7 which supports various injection techniques7 including SPME7 headspace7 and liquid sample injection77br7
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Automatically based on semi3quantitative results and odor threshold values33br3
Data Analysis
The system0s database allows for comparison of detected component concentrations with odor threshold values for identification of odor0causing substances00br0
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
The system includes a predicted retention time display function for efficient odor confirmation33br3Automated marking of components requiring attention based on semi3quantitative results and odor thresholds33br3
Software
The system uses Shimadzu2s LabSolutions software22br2It includes an odor analysis database22br2
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
The database contains odor3causing substances identified from previous problems3 enabling immediate analysis even without prior knowledge of potential odor compounds33br3The system offers easy quantitation based on the calibration curve information in the database33br3
Maintenance and Durability
Low maintenance7 long7term durability7 reliable for continuous operation7br7
Operating Conditions
Temperature0 40deg0C to 400deg0C 0ambient00br0Humidity0 300850 RH0br0
Power and Cooling
Power1 1001240V AC1 50160 Hz1br1Cooling1 Air1cooled or optional water cooling1br1
Dimensions and Footprint
700 mm 5W5 5times5 600 mm 5D5 5times5 500 mm 5H55br5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Application Solution3based System33br3Allows for configuration of an optimal system with a pretreatment unit33br3
Documentation and Support
Solving odor problems by identifying odor9causing substances99br9Applicable in industries where odor analysis is critical9 such as food and packaging99br9
Compatibility and Connectivity
Shimadzu GC2MS Off2Flavor Analyzer22br2Specific models mentioned2 GCMS2QP2020 NX2 GCMS2QP20202 GCMS2QP2010 Ultra2 GCMS2TQ8050 NX2 GCMS2TQ805022br2
Configuration and Options
The system includes a handbook listing detection limits for each registered component using different columns99br9Method files included with the product specify instrument parameters for reliable identification of registered substances99br9
Licensing and Certification
Compatible with various Shimadzu autosamplers6 including AOC660006 AOC65000 Plus6 and AOC620i6s66br6Can be used with sniffer units6 such as the PHASER 6GL Science B6V6666br6Can be integrated with the OPTIC64 6GL Sciences B6V66 for sample injection using MonoTrap6trade666br6Compatible with the FDL61 unit for confirming odors in matrices66br6
Cost and Operational Expenses
The system can be configured with different GC4MS models4 autosamplers4 and pretreatment units depending on customer requirements44br4Options include the use of sniffer units like the PHASER and sample injection systems like the OPTIC4444br4