Amyl Acetate Research Articles

Determination and Simulation of Menadiol Diacetate Solubility in 14 Solvents at Temperatures from 283.15 to 323.15 K

In this paper, the solubility of menadiol diacetate in nine alcohols (methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, i-propanol, n-butanol, i-butanol, n-amyl alcohol, i-amyl alcohol, and cyclohexanol) and five n-alkyl acetates (methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, and amyl acetate) was experimentally measured with the aid of a laser dynamic device at temperatures from 283.15 to 323.15 K. The solubility of menadiol diacetate as a function of temperature was regressed in terms of three semiempirical solubility models (Apelblat, van’t Hoff, and λh), two activity coefficient solubility models (Wilson and NRTL), and the Jouyban model. The thermodynamic mixing properties (mixing Gibbs energy, entropy, and enthalpy) of the solutions were estimated in terms of the measured solubility data and the regressed parameters of the Wilson model.

Amyl acetate: an alternative technique to dry mount Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) from alcohol, faster and inexpensively.

Ethanol (EtOH) 70% is commonly used in collections to preserve and store many unprepared soft-bodied Chalcidoidea. Specimens air-dried directly from alcohol, however, often suffer from collapse of some body parts, making subsequent observation of their morphology difficult or even impossible. We propose an inexpensive method for processing and dry-mounting specimens of Chalcidoidea, using a chemical process including amyl acetate. Four treatments using amyl acetate at different concentrations and exposure times were evaluated for specimens of Eulophidae, Mymaridae, Encyrtidae, Aphelinidae, Pteromalidae, and Trichogrammatidae. Treatment with amyl acetate resulted in specimens of consistently higher quality. Based on our results, treatment of specimens for 1 h with 50:50 amyl acetate and ethanol mixture, followed by treatment for 1 h with 100% amyl acetate, yielded specimens adequate for morphological observations for most of the families. Further experiments are required, however, to optimize this approach for Trichogrammatidae and Eulophidae. This method is a relatively simple, inexpensive, and safe alternative to other methods commonly used for restoring Chalcidoidea preserved in alcohol.

Acoustical material-Debye temperature and surface tension studies in multifunctional combination para-anisidine and amyl acetate at four temperatures T = (303.15, 308.15, 313.15, and 318.15) K

Acoustical and Debye temperature along with surface tension studies have been done in the binary mixture of Para-anisidine and Amyl acetate from the basic measurements of speed of sound, density and viscosity over the entire molefraction range of Para-anisidine at four different temperatures T = (303.15, 308.15, 313.15, and 318.15) K. These measurements and obtained parameters are used to highlight the molecular association between the component molecules of liquid mixture. Also, these acoustical, Debye temperature and surface tension studies are carefully examined with each other in view of temperature. The thermal behavior and molecular interaction between the constituent molecules of liquid mixtures are explained using the observed and derived results.

Solid-liquid phase equilibrium and thermodynamic properties analysis of paliperidone palmitate in 21 kinds of mono-solvents

Solid-liquid equilibrium solubility paliperidone palmitate (PP) in 21 kinds of mono-solvents, including ethanol, n-propanol, i-propanol, n-butanol, i-butanol, s-butanol, n-pentanol, i-pentanol, 2-butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, ethyl formate, ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, butyl acetate, amyl acetate, N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), tetrahydrofuran (THF), toluene, and 1,4‑dioxane were determined by a gravimetric method at a various temperature. The solubility of PP increases with the increase of temperature. In alcoholic solvents, the solubility order is: n-pentanol > i-pentanol > i-butanol > s-butanol > n-butanol > n-propanol > i-propanol > ethanol. In easter solvents, the solubility of PP ranking as: ethyl formate > amyl acetate > butyl acetate > propyl acetate > ethyl acetate > isopropyl acetate. For ketone solvent, the solubility order is: cyclohexanone > 2-butanone > methyl isobutyl ketone. In other solvents, the solubility order is: THF > toluene > 1,4‑dioxane > DMF. The maximum solubility of PP is 0.1922 mol·mol−1 (toluene, 353.15 K), and the minimum solubility is 0.0003788 mol·mol−1 (ethanol, 318.15 K). Four thermodynamic models, i.e., the modified Apelblat model, the Yaws model, the NRTL model and the Wilson model were selected to correlate the solubility data in this paper. NRTL model fits best among all the models with RAD no larger 4.84 × 10−2 (n-propanol) and RMSD value less than 12.55 × 10−4 (1,4-dioxane). Furthermore, dissolution thermodynamic properties of PP were evaluated based on the Wilson model. The dissolution process of PP is demonstrated to be spontaneous in the chosen organic solvents.

Adsorption of juglone on pure and boron-doped C24 fullerene-like nano-cage: A density functional theory investigation

Density functional theory (DFT) methods were employed to investigate the ability of pure and boron-doped C24 fullerene-like nanocages to adsorb juglone (Jug) in gas phase, pentyl ethanoate and water. Different molecular states involving direct interactions between the cages and all O-atoms of Jug were considered in order to find the state with the lowest adsorption energy in standard conditions. The effect of four DFT functionals (M05-2X-D3, M06-2X-D3, B3LYP-D3 and WB97XD), combined with 6-311 + G(d,p) basis set to electronic properties and adsorption energy was studied. Quantum theory of atoms in molecule (QTAIM) complemented with the non-covalent interactions analysis revealed that Jug and BC23 mainly interact through a partially covalent BO bond. The change in the HOMO-LUMO energy difference of BC23 upon the adsorption (74.57 % for instance at the DFT/B3LYP-D3/6-311 + G(d,p) level) shows the good sensing behavior of this cluster. This study promotes a new material with improved properties to sense Jug.

Simulation, optimization and intensification of the process for co-production of ethyl acetate and amyl acetate by reactive distillation

A new energy-saving process is proposed here for the co-production of ethyl acetate (EtAC) and amyl acetate (AmAC) by reactive distillation(RD). The thermodynamic feasibility of the ethyl acetate/amyl acetate system was determined based on its physical properties. As amyl acetate has a higher water-carrying capacity than ethyl acetate, water can be removed from the reaction system in the form of azeotrope to improve the conversion rate, and amyl acetate can be easily separated from the water. The reactive distillation process of ethyl acetate-amal acetate co-production with different alcohol feed ratios was studied in this paper. When the amyl alcohol to ethanol feed mole ratio was set at 2, the process performed better in terms of economy and energy consumption; it also had a less environmental impact at the same time. The reactive distillation process with intermediate condenser and intermediate reboiler (RD-IC-IR) process and the reactive dividing-wall column (RDWC) process are established based on process optimization. Compared with the RD process, the TAC and CO2 emissions for the RD-IC-IR process reduced by 21.92 % and 28.27 %, respectively, and the thermodynamic efficiency improved 38.86 %; the TAC and CO2 emissions for the RDWC process reduced by 36.11 % and 42.49 %, respectively, and the thermodynamic efficiency improved 74.45 %.

Neuromapping olfactory stimulation using magnetoencephalography - visualizing smell, a proof-of-concept study.

Currently, clinical assessment of olfaction is largely reliant on subjective methods that require patient participation. The objective method for measuring olfaction, using electroencephalogram (EEG) readings, can be supplemented with the improved temporal resolution of magnetoencephalography (MEG) for olfactory measurement that can delineate cortical and peripheral olfactory loss. MEG provides high temporal and spatial resolution which can enhance our understanding of central olfactory processing compared to using EEG alone. To determine the feasibility of building an in-house portable olfactory stimulator paired with electrophysiological neuroimaging technique with MEG to assess olfaction in the clinical setting. This proof-of-concept study utilized a paired MEG-olfactometer paradigm to assess olfaction in three normosmic participants. We used a two-channel olfactory stimulator to deliver odorants according to a programmed stimulus-rest paradigm. Two synthetic odorants: 2% phenethyl alcohol (rose) and 0.5% amyl acetate (banana) were delivered in increasing increments of time followed by periods of rest. Cortical activity was measured via a 306-channel MEG system. Primary outcome measure was the relative spectral power for each frequency band, which was contrasted between rest and olfactory stimulation. Compared to rest, olfactory stimulation produced a 40% increase in relative alpha power within the olfactory cortex bilaterally with both odorants. A 25%-30% increase in relative alpha power occurred in the left orbitofrontal cortex and precentral gyrus with phenethyl alcohol stimulation but not amyl acetate. In this proof-of-concept study, we demonstrate the feasibility of olfactory measurement via an olfactometer-MEG paradigm. We found that odorant-specific cortical signatures can be identified using this paradigm, setting the basis for further investigation of this system as a prognostic tool for olfactory loss.

A Green Binary Solvent Method to Control Organic Semiconductor Crystallization

AbstractWhile solution‐processed small‐molecular organic semiconductors have been reported with significant research progress, their random crystal orientations and abundant defects at grain boundaries remain as a major obstacle to achieving high performance in organic electronic devices. In this paper, we demonstrate a binary solvent method that comprises a green solvent to manipulate the crystal alignment, morphology and charge transport of organic semiconductors. 6,13‐bis(triisopropylsilylethynyl) pentacene (TIPS pentacene) was studied as an example to showcase the enlargement of grain width and millimeter‐scale alignment of organic crystals based on the toluene/n‐amyl acetate binary solvents. At an optimized volume ratio of 3 : 1, the toluene/n‐amyl acetate binary solvent gave rise to a 4‐fold reduction in misorientation angle and approximately 40 % increase in the grain width. UV‐visible spectroscopy confirmed strong H‐aggregations with more favorable intrachain interaction and charge transport in TIPS pentacene. X‐ray diffraction showed enhanced peak intensities in (00 l) type of reflections and improved film crystallinity. Finally, thin film transistors were demonstrated to test the charge transport in the TIPS pentacene organic crystals. This work demonstrates the binary green solvent method can effectively regulate the organic semiconductor crystallization and alignment even in the absence of external alignment techniques such as solution shearing, and thereby sheds light on advancing facile organic electronic applications.

Volumetric and viscometric studies of binary mixtures of methanol and some alkyl acetates at varying temperatures

The degree of molecular interactions between mixed solvent molecules and thus ideal behavior results from the molecular architecture and chemical nature of component solvents. This understanding is essential in the design and applications of both pure and mixed solvent systems. Density and viscosity measurements of pure and binary mixtures of methanol and n-methyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, and n-pentyl acetate were carried out at different compositions of methanol and temperatures of 25, 30, 35, 40 °C. The experimental data obtained were correlated to the Redlich-Kister equation from where the excess functions; excess molar volumes, excess viscosities, excess Gibbs free energies of activation for viscous flow, fitting coefficients and standard deviations were obtained. The viscosity values were correlated with Hind et al, Kendral and Monroe, Grunberg and Nissan and Frenkel semi empirical models to ascertain the best fit for the systems. The results obtained have been discussed in terms of the structural differences and nature of the interactions between molecules of the mixed solvents.

OH and Cl radicals initiated oxidation of amyl acetate under atmospheric conditions: kinetics, products and mechanisms

When hydrogenated esters are released into the atmosphere, they may be oxidized by OH radicals and Cl atoms, forming aldehydes and acids that have a negative local, regional, and worldwide environmental impact.

Nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and blood metabolites of growing cattle-fed fermented cassava pulp with added flavoring agents

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of adding flavoring agents to fermented cassava pulp (FCPU) on nutrient utilization, ruminal fermentation characteristics, and blood metabolites in growing cattle. Materials and Methods: A duplicated 3 × 3 Latin square design was randomly assigned to six growing beef cattle. Treatments were: 1) untreated FCPU (control), 2) 0.05% w/v vanilla-flavored FCPU, and 3) 0.05% w/v amyl acetate-flavored FCPU. Results: The results showed that flavoring agents did not affect dry matter intake (DMI) or digestibility of nutrients. Rumen pH and ammonia nitrogen concentrations did not change all treat¬ments postfeeding. Flavoring added to FCPU after feeding did not affect total volatile fatty acid (VFA) or VFA percentage. However, propionic acid levels tended to be lower in the vanilla-flavored FCPU group than those in the unflavored FCPU group at 0 h postfeeding (p < 0.01). Growing bulls fed vanilla-flavored FCPU tended to have greater fungal zoospores in the rumen than those fed amyl acetate-flavored FCPU (p < 0.1) at 2 h after feeding. Dietary treatments did not affect blood glucose and urea nitrogen concentrations (p > 0.05). However, blood triglyceride concentration was greater for cattle fed a control diet than other treatments at 0 h postfeeding (p < 0.05) and tended to be higher than those fed vanilla-flavored FCPU at 2 h afterfeeding (p < 0.1). Conclusion: It was suggested that adding vanilla or amyl acetate flavor to the FCPU showed no adverse effects on ruminal fermentation, blood metabolites, or nutritional digestibility; however, it did not increase DMI.

Reactions of nicotine and the hydroxyl radical in the environment: Theoretical insights into the mechanism, kinetics and products

Nicotine (NCT) is a prevalent and highly poisonous tobacco alkaloid found in wastewater discharge. Advanced oxidative processes (AOP) are radical interactions between harmful pollutants and ambient free radicals that, theoretically, result in less toxic compounds. For a better understanding of the chemical transformations and long-term environmental effects of toxic discharges, the study of these processes is crucial. Here, quantum chemical calculations are used to investigate the AOP of the NCT in aqueous and lipidic environments. It was found that NCT interacted with HO• in polar and nonpolar media, with an overall rate constant koverall = 106 − 1010 M−1 s−1. The computed kinetic data are reasonably accurate as seen by the comparison with the experimental rate constant in water (pH = 7.0), which results in a kcalculated/kexperimetal ratio of 1.4. The hydrogen transfer (C7, C9, C12)−single electron transfer pathways are the main mechanisms for the HO• + NCT reaction in pentyl ethanoate solvent to form the cations as the primary products of the two-step reaction. However, in aqueous environments, the degradation of NCT by HO• radicals increases with increasing pH levels. It is predicted that oxidation products are less toxic than nicotine itself, especially in an aqueous environment with a pH < 7.0.

Understanding the Effects of Self-Induced Anaerobic Fermentation on Coffee Beans Quality: Microbiological, Metabolic, and Sensory Studies.

In this study, an investigation of the microbial community structure and chemical changes in different layers of a static coffee beans fermentation tank (named self-induced anaerobic fermentation-SIAF) was conducted at different times (24, 48, and 72 h). The microbial taxonomic composition comprised a high prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae and Nectriaceae and low prevalence of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, which greatly differs from the traditional process performed in open tanks. No major variation in bacterial and fungal diversity was observed between the bottom, middle, and top layers of the fermentation tank. On the other hand, the metabolism of these microorganisms varied significantly, showing a higher consumption of pulp sugar and production of metabolites in the bottom and middle layers compared to the top part of the fermentation tank. Extended processes (48 and 72 h) allowed a higher production of key-metabolites during fermentation (e.g., 3-octanol, ethyl acetate, and amyl acetate), accumulation in roasted coffee beans (acetic acid, pyrazine, methyl, 2-propanone, 1-hydroxy), and diversification of sensory profiles of coffee beverages compared to 24 h of fermentation process. In summary, this study demonstrated that SIAF harbored radically different dominant microbial groups compared to traditional coffee processing, and diversification of fermentation time could be an important tool to provide coffee beverages with novel and desirable flavor profiles.

Phytochemical Properties and Antioxidant Capacities of Apple Juice Fermented by Probiotics During Refrigerated Storage and Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion.

The phytochemical characteristics and antioxidant capacities of fermented apple juice (FAJ) by Lactobacillus plantarum 90 (Lp90) and Lactobacillus acidophilus 85 (La85) during refrigerated storage and simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGD) were investigated. Viable counts of Lp90 and La85 were decreased, while phenolic content and antioxidant capacities were improved during refrigerated storage, especially for the increased chlorogenic acid content. Ester content was decreased slightly after refrigeration, while the primary esters including ethyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate were significantly increased (p < 0.05). Furthermore, ketone content was increased significantly after refrigeration (p < 0.05). In addition, viable counts of Lp90 and La85 remained higher than 6 log CFU/mL after SGD. The presence of probiotics delayed the decrease of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging ability and increased ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of FAJ. The contents of gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, ferulic acid, and phlorizin were decreased, while ellagic acid and rutin contents in FAJ were significantly increased after SGD (p < 0.05).

Impact of Hedonics and Magnitude Upon Validated Psychophysical Olfactory Tests and Olfactory-Specific Quality of Life.

Patients often describe the olfactory loss as either the inability to detect unpleasant odors (eg, smoke or spoiled food) or noticeable impairment in enjoying pleasant odors (eg, food and fragrances). This complex relationship between the hedonics of various odors, their perceived magnitude in odor strength, and the impact on patient quality of life is not well understood. Sixty-five subjects underwent testing with the Henkin olfaction test which assesses hedonics and magnitude for odors traditionally deemed unpleasant (pyridine/dead fish and thiophene/gasoline) and pleasant (amyl acetate/banana and nitrobenzene/almond). Subjects also completed Smell Identification Test-40 (SIT-40), Sniffin' Sticks (Sniffin' Sticks), and Snap & Sniffin' Sticks (Snap) Olfactory Tests, as well as the 17-item Questionnaire for Olfactory Disorders Negative Statements (QODNS) and olfactory symptom visual analog scale (VAS). Spearman's rank correlations were conducted between various olfactory domains, QODNS and VAS. Mean age was 52.1 years (range: 28-86), with 63.1% females. Magnitude estimation was greatest for pyridine. Most people rated thiophene (75.4%) and pyridine (92.3%) as "unpleasant." Although most people rated amyl acetate (47.7%) and nitrobenzene (56.9%) as "pleasant," many rated amyl acetate (52.3%) and nitrobenzene (43.1%) as "neutral" or "unpleasant" scents. Hedonics for unpleasant odors correlated with each other (rs = 0.60), but not with hedonics for pleasant odors. Hedonics for unpleasant odors also correlated with magnitude estimation and other psychophysical tests. These findings were not seen for hedonics of pleasant odors. The use of unpleasant odors in Henkin testing showed unique relationship patterns with patient-reported outcome measures and validated olfactory tests, which may provide utility in characterizing olfactory dysfunction. The incorporation of more unpleasant odors in current psychophysical olfactory testing may provide enhanced information regarding the patient impact of olfactory dysfunction.

Solid-Liquid Equilibrium Behavior and Solvent Effect of Gliclazide in Mono- and Binary Solvents.

The solubility data of gliclazide in 10 mono-solvents (1,2-dichloroethane, 1,4-dioxane, 2-methoxyethanol, n-propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, pentyl acetate, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), and 2-butanone) and one kind of binary solvent (DMA + water) were measured between 278.15 and 323.15 K under atmospheric pressure by the gravimetric method. The Hansen solubility parameters and the KAT-LSER equation were used to investigate the solubility order and the influence of solvent effects on solubility. The experimental data were correlated by six thermodynamic models (the λh model, the Yaws model, the Apelblat model, the Jouyban model, the modified Jouyban–Acree model, and the Sun model). The results show that all of these models can correlate the experimental data well. Among them, the Apelblat model is the most suitable for correlating the solubility data of gliclazide in mono-solvents and binary solvents.

Cleaning and microstructural effects of amyl acetate on pulp chamber dentin impregnated with epoxy resin-based endodontic sealer.

To evaluate the cleaning potential of 95% ethanol, acetone, and amyl acetate solutions used solely or in association, to remove epoxy resin-based sealer residues from pulp chamber dentin and their microstructural effects. One hundred and eighty bovine incisor specimens were divided into nine groups according to the cleaning protocol: ET (ethanol); AC (acetone); AA (amyl acetate); E1: AA+AC; E2: AA+ET; E3: AC+ET; E4: AA+AC+ET; PC (positive control), and NC (negative control). All groups were impregnated with epoxy resin-sealer, except NC. Ninety specimens were divided into groups (n=10) for evaluation of persistence of residues and amount of open dentinal tubules by SEM analysis and evaluation of chemical compounds on the dentin surface after cleaning with electron dispersive spectroscopy. The others 90 specimens were submitted to Knoop microhardness evaluation. Persistence of residues data were submitted to the Kruskal Wallis and Dunn tests (α=0.05). Open dentinal tubules and microhardness data were submitted to one-way ANOVA and Mann Whitney tests (α=0.05). AA and E4 protocols showed the lowest persistence of residues. E4 group had the highest incidence of open dentinal tubules. E3 and E4 groups showed no changes in the atomic ratio Ca/P, which was similar to NC group. E4 group did not present W, an element presents in all the other groups. ET and E4 protocols showed the smallest reduction in dentin microhardness. The combination of amyl acetate, acetone and ethanol is the most effective and safe protocol to remove epoxy sealer residues on pulp chamber dentin. Moreover, it has the lowest microhardness reduction. The combined use of amyl acetate, acetone, and ethanol enhanced the cleaning of pulp chamber dentin with minimal microstructural damage.

Effect-Directed Profiling of Strawberry Varieties and Breeding Materials via Planar Chromatography and Chemometrics.

Strawberries are an important fruit in the European diet because of their unique taste and high content of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. The anthocyanins are known to be colorful phenolics in strawberries. In 17 samples of six strawberry cultivars produced in Serbia, i.e., the common varieties Alba, Asia, and Clery as well as promising breeding materials (11.29.11, 11.34.6, and 11.39.3), the anthocyanin profile as well as antimicrobial and antioxidative activity profiles were determined. All investigated extracts showed antioxidative and antibacterial activities against Gram-negative Aliivibrio fischeri. The responses were quite similar in number and intensity. The HPTLC-DPPH• scavenging assay and HPTLC-Aliivibrio fischeri bioassay coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry identified pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside (Pg-3-glc) as the main anthocyanin and prominent antioxidative and antimicrobial compound in strawberries. The density functional theory calculations at the M06-2X/6-31+G(d,p) level showed that Pg-3-glc quenches free radicals via sequential proton loss electron transfer mechanism in water and in pentyl ethanoate, where the 5-OH group is the most reactive site for proton and hydrogen atom transfer. The results were confirmed via spectrophotometry. The highest total phenolic content was found in Clery and 11.39.3, while statistically significant differences between the genotypes regarding the antioxidant activity were not confirmed. Although very similar in the anthocyanin, antioxidative, and antimicrobial profile patterns, the strawberry genotypes were successfully classified using principal component analysis.

Solid–liquid phase equilibrium of mycophenolic acid in 14 mono-solvents: Measurements, correlation, solvent effect and molecular simulation

The solubility of mycophenolic acid in fourteen mono-solvents (ethyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, butyl acetate, pentyl acetate, ethyl propionate, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, acetonitrile, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, and 1-heptanol) was measured by a static gravimetric analytic method at different temperatures (T = 288.15 K to 323.15 K). The experimental results showed that in these selected solvents, the solubility is positively correlated with temperature. The Apelblat equation, λh (Buchowski) equation, NRTL model, Wilson model and Jouyban model were introduced to correlate the experimental solubility data of MPA in solvents, and the Apelblat equation provided the best fitting results as the minimum RMSD and ARD value were obtained when compared with the other models. In addition, the intermolecular interaction and the solvent effect were investigated by Hirshfeld surface analysis, Radial distribution function (RDF) analysis and KAT-LSER model analysis, the results revealed that the solubility of MPA is not decided only by one factor, but by many causes.

Use of a habituation-dishabituation test to determine canine olfactory sensitivity.

The habituation-dishabituation (H-D) paradigm is an established measure of sensory perception in animals. However, it has rarely been applied to canine olfaction. It proposes that animals will lose interest in, or habituate to, a stimulus after successive exposures but will regain interest in, or dishabituate to, a novel stimulus if they can perceive it. This study assessed an H-D test's practicability to determine dogs' olfactory detection thresholds (ODTs) for a neutral odorant. A random selection of mixed-breed pet dogs (n= 26) participated in two H-D tests in a repeated-measures crossover design. They were first habituated to a carrier odor and then presented with either ascending concentrations of n-amyl acetate in the known ODT range (experimental condition) or repeated carrier odor presentations (control condition). No single odor concentration elicited dishabituation in the majority of the dogs. However, individual dogs dishabituated at differing experimental concentrations significantly more often than in the control condition (p= .012). These findings provide some tentative support for using this method in studying canine olfaction. However, further assessment and refinement are needed before it can be a viable alternative to traditional ODT measurement.