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Analytical Methods for Determining Pyrethroid Insecticides in Environmental and Food Matrices

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In this chapter, an overview of different aspects of current analytical methodologies such as sample preparation, extraction, purification, and instrumental analysis for pyrethroids is discussed. Recent development in sample preparation and extraction is presented. Regarding instrumental analysis, gas chromatography (GC) coupled to electron capture detection or mass spectrometry (MS) including tandem MS is generally preferred for analysis of pyrethroids. Although liquid chromatography has been used as a possible solution to reduce isomerization of pyrethroids that can occur at higher temperature, the advantages and disadvantages of different instrumental techniques are discussed here.

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Feo, M.L. (2020). Analytical Methods for Determining Pyrethroid Insecticides in Environmental and Food Matrices. In: Eljarrat, E. (eds) Pyrethroid Insecticides. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, vol 92. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2019_428

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