CHED 228 |
| This was an experiment using GCMS to characterize the scent compounds released by lemurs. This experiment was designed to identify the unique compounds present in lemurs that are associated with the animal's placement in the social hierarchy of the living group. Through mathematical methods, dominant and subordinate males and females in lemur populations have been identified. Using this information, GCEIMS was used to identify the compounds present in the samples. After identifying that esters were significant components in the samples, saponification using sodium hydroxide in methanol was performed in order to form an alcohol and carboxylic acid salt that could further be examined via GCEIMS. The resulting compounds were then analyzed to identify the nature of the differing compounds in dominant and subordinate male and female lemurs. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Analytical Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |