Abstract
This work represents two approaches of the determination of V-gases that are stable oxidative products in the environment. Four N,N-(dialkyl)aminoethanesulfonic acids: methyl-, ethyl-, n-propyl- and iso-propyl- (DMT, DET, DPT, and DIT, respectively) which are known as oxidative degradation products (DPs) of nerve agents were determined in seven different natural water samples using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) and capillary electrophoresis (CE) with direct ultraviolet (UV) detection (CE-UV). Linear response ranges were approximately two orders of magnitude for these four compounds. Limits of detection of these substances were 0.015–0.025 mg/L for HPLC-MS and 1.5–2 mg/L for CE-UV determination. Successful development of the technique may lead to a simple sensor for V-gases DPs that could be implemented and used at sensitive locations throughout the world. Forensic analysis of DMT, DET, DPT, and DIT as specific markers of different types of V-gases performed by these two approaches is allowing to track the source of the nerve agents released into environment.
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