I want to analyze degradation intermediates of phenolic compound through GC-MS analysis which I had carried out in aqueous solution. For liq-liq extraction of phenolic compound from aqueous solution, which solvent should I use for extraction that I can further analyze through GC-MS?
Methanol, chloroform, n-hexane, ethanol, propanol, ethyl acetate, toluene, benzene, di-isopropyl ether (DIPE), and methyl iso-butyl ketone (MIBK) are some of the solvents typically employed for extracting phenolic chemicals. However, the solvent used depends on the phenolic chemical being extracted as well as the sample matrix.
For liquid-liquid extraction of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions for subsequent GC-MS analysis, you can use organic solvents that are immiscible with water. Commonly used solvents for this purpose include: Ethyl Acetate, Diethyl Ether, Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), Hexane.
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