Abstract
The current procedure of TAPPI Test Method T 249 cm-85 for carbohydrate analysis requires acetylation of alditols. Preparation of alditol acetates involves a series of evaporation steps. This investigation is an attempt to improve the efficiency of this gas Chromatography method. Using I-methylimidazole as a catalyst, acetylation of alditols in the presence of borates has been successfully accomplished. This eliminates the need for the evaporation steps. Analysis of a number of different pulp samples, using the modified method, showed accurate and repeatable results. The monosaccharide compositions were comparable with the conventional TAPPI method.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 193-197 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 80 |
| No | 9 |
| Specialist publication | Tappi journal |
| State | Published - Sep 1 1997 |