Illicit Drug Detection and Analysis

Real-Time Trace Detection and Forensic Analysis of Illicit Drugs

Fast real-time measurements
Ultra-low limits of detection in seconds
No sample preparation

High mass resolving power for accurate identification
Multiple reagent ions available with automated reagent ion switching

Background

Trace Detection and Forensic Analysis of Illicit Drugs

Detection of illicit drugs, drug synthesis precursors, and impurities provide intelligence that is crucial for the justice system. Drugs are often present in trace amounts, detectable only with sensitive analytical methods. To be useful for law enforcement, analytical methods must not only be extremely sensitive, but also fast and able to separate the compounds of interest from a complicated sample matrix. The TOFWERK Vocus CI-TOF is a powerful tool for real-time detection and quantification of drugs with unprecedented sensitivity.

Solutions

Real-Time Illicit Drug Detection Using the Vocus CI-TOF
- Accurate identification and quantification: high mass resolving power (up to M/ΔM=15000) allows separation from interferences in complex mixtures
- Full spectrum acquisition allows isotope measurements for additional ID confirmation
- Highest sensitivity available (e.g. Fentanyl LOD <10 ng)
- Real-time result output without any sample preparation or separation allows efficient onsite screening
- Optional automated reagent ion switching between an expanded suite of reagent ions for increase in chemical scope and specificity
Measured spectrum (red) and calculated isotope distribution (blue) of pure fentanyl analyzed by thermal desorption (TD) coupled to a TOFWERK Vocus 2R PTR.