Analysis Ethylene Oxide & Acetaldehyde Challenging Samples Using MRR

Summary

Food and pharmaceutical safety often depends on accurately identifying trace compounds in complex matrices. However, conventional analytical techniques can struggle when compounds share the same molecular formula and mass but have different structures. Ethylene oxide (EO) and acetaldehyde (AcH) are a prime example: while one is a carcinogen and the other is a naturally occurring compound, distinguishing between them can be challenging using traditional methods.

Molecular rotational resonance (MRR) spectroscopy provides direct, structure-specific analysis by measuring a molecule's unique rotational fingerprint. Rather than relying on chromatographic separation or mass alone, MRR identifies and quantifies compounds based on their three-dimensional molecular structure, enabling reliable detection of structurally similar compounds and isomers.

In this webinar, you'll see real-world applications of MRR for:

Ethylene oxide and acetaldehyde analysis
Food safety testing and contamination investigations
Pharmaceutical excipient analysis, including PEG-3350
Complex matrices such as wine and spices
Structure-based identification and quantitation without chromatography

Watch the 30-second video clip below for a preview of how MRR directly measures molecular structure to distinguish and quantify closely related compounds. Then fill out the form to access the full 30-minute webinar to discover how MRR simplifies ethylene oxide analysis while providing reliable structure-specific detection and quantitation across challenging food and pharmaceutical applications.