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HCL-catalyzed decomposition of DMSO diluent in Headspace

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:16 pm
by lmc3853
Does anyone have some information on the decomposition of DMSO in the headspace oven? I have some unknown early-eluting peaks; have checked for methanethiol, but need to know what other low MW molecules may result.
Thanks

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 3:19 pm
by chromatographer1
Besides methanethiol, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide are candidates if my memory serves me.

Methanol is another possible candidate?

best wishes,

Rod