I have a bit of a continuing saga with the analysis of msa. I have tried ilc but there are coelution problems with other components present in my sample.
I have tried a few derivatisations to allow GC analysis, namely esterification.
The methyl ester of msa is apparently a hideous carcinogen so I have to rule this out even though the reaction goes well. I am not having a lot of luck making other esters.
Has anybody made other derivatives of msa that allow for GC analysis?

GCGuy