Electron Capture Gas Chromatographic Determination of Traces of Formaldehyde in Milk as the 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone

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A quantitative method is described for the determination of formaldehyde in milk by packed-column gas chromatography and electron capture detection. Aldehyde derivatization was carried out in situ with 2,4-dinitrophenyIhydrazine followed by extraction and analysis using an external standard. Average recoveries of 96.3 ± 1.6% were characteristic of the chromatographic method with an estimated detection limit of 0.026 mg/kg. The technique was applied to determination of formaldehyde in milk from cows consuming a formalin-treated feedstuff.

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