I run the same GC/MS condition for 40 different fecal samples to analyze VOCs. Now, I have 40 chromatograms and I want to find the profile of VOCs (common in more than 80% of all fecal samples).
I use deconvolution software called AnalyzerPro from Spectral Works. It works extremely well for this kind of problem, and is very user friendly. You can get a trial download to check that it will solve your problem.
Alternatively, if you seek for an open-access soft, have a look at XCMS. The online version is pretty user-friendly as well. There are predefined templates for different instruments including GC-quadMS. You may have to modify a bit the parameters to get good results.
But first, check if the software controlling your machine have a deconvolution procedure integrated.
Dear Dr
You can compare that with the ADams book 1995 or 2001 .
2- you can compare it with standard compounds in nist lib in the gc-Ms
i can cooperate and help you
Prof, Dr Ahmed El-Ghorab
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Dear Dr Gaetan
Thanks for the reply. You mean I can compare my chromatograms by sing XCMS to find similarities and differences.
would you please let me know how it works?
can I use it for GCMS data?
It's a bit complex to explain. Have a loook at Smith CA Anal Chem 2006 and Tautenhahn R Anal Chem 2012.
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