Analytical Method for Quantification of Several Phthalate Acid Esters by Gas Chromatography‐Mass Spectrometry in Coffee Brew Samples. Issue 12 (7th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Amorello, Diana; Indelicato, Roberta; Barreca, Salvatore; Orecchio, Santino; Orecchio, Silvia
• Is Part Of: ChemistryOpen. Volume 11:Issue 12(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-12-07
• Subjects: coffee -- GC-MS -- phthalates -- selected ion monitoring -- trace analysis; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1002/open.202200082
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2191-1363

Abstract

Abstract: Several phthalate acid esters (PAEs), often called phthalate esters or phthalates, are substances classified as harmful due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic properties, and moreover, as dangerous for humans because they interfere with the endocrine system. In general, phthalic esters are used as plasticizers for different polymers and more other consumer products. In the present study, we describe a simple method to quantify PAEs in coffee brew using a liquid‐liquid extraction without purification processes through analysing the obtained organic phase by GCMS in the single ion monitoring mode. The totals of single PAEs, in coffee brew samples analysed by us, are in the range of 159–5305 μg L −1 . Considering that, on average, a person drinks three cups (total 90 mL) of the aforementioned drink per day, this will lead to the uptake of a total 14 to 477 μg of phthalates. Abstract : Several phthalate acid esters (PAEs) are classified as harmful due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic properties and are dangerous for humans because they interfere with the endocrine system. The present study describes a simple method to quantify PAEs in coffee brew using a liquid‐liquid extraction without purification processes through analysing the obtained organic phase by GCMS in the single ion monitoring mode.