Hi,
I want to analyse some fermentation samples for detection of Butanol, Ethanol, Acetone, Butyric acid, Acetic acid etc. using a TR-FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) column and GC-FID method. In this column no water based samples should be introduced as it may harm the column matrix. Commercially purchased analytical grade Acetone and Butanol gave fine peaks when analysed in this column. In this situation what is the procedure for preparing non-aqueous samples from the aqueous fermentation broth that will contain the produced acids and solvents to be analysed in GC?