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<strong>Determ<strong>in</strong>ation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dioctylsulfosucc<strong>in</strong>ate</strong><br />

(<strong>DOSS</strong>) <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oysters</strong> Us<strong>in</strong>g S<strong>in</strong>gle Quadrupole<br />

Mass Spectrometry<br />

Jonathan R. Beck, 1 Marcus Miller, 2 Leo J<strong>in</strong>yuan Wang, 2 and William C. Schnute, 2<br />

1<br />

Thermo Fisher Scientific, San Jose, CA; 2 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sunnyvale, CA, USA


Overview<br />

A simplified method for extraction <strong>of</strong> sodium dioctylsulfosucc<strong>in</strong>ate (<strong>DOSS</strong>) from oysters<br />

is demonstrated <strong>in</strong> this work. Previous methods employed extraction protocols based on<br />

QuEChERS methods. 1 Here, a Thermo Scientific <strong>Dionex</strong> ASE 350 Accelerated Solvent<br />

Extractor allowed s<strong>in</strong>gle-step extraction us<strong>in</strong>g a mixture <strong>of</strong> water and acetonitrile to achieve<br />

high extraction effi ciencies. The extract was filtered and then diluted to a fi nal concentration<br />

with<strong>in</strong> the valid calibration range established. Use <strong>of</strong> standards <strong>in</strong> deionized water<br />

demonstrated l<strong>in</strong>ear response across three orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude and provided the basis for<br />

determ<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> concentrations <strong>in</strong> oyster extracts and salt water samples. In addition to<br />

l<strong>in</strong>ear response, high recoveries and low carryover were demonstrated. The Thermo Scientifi c<br />

MSQ Plus Mass Detector (s<strong>in</strong>gle quadrupole) provided the sensitivity and selectivity when<br />

coupled with HPLC chromatography. The complete extraction and analysis proved to be<br />

rugged, and it was possible to identify the target analyte even at very low concentrations and <strong>in</strong><br />

complex biological matrices.<br />

Introduction<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g the Deepwater Horizon disaster, over 1.8 million gallons <strong>of</strong> dispersants were used<br />

<strong>in</strong> the Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico. 2 The primary dispersant used was COREXIT ® 9500 (Nalco Co.,<br />

Naperville, IL) along with small amounts <strong>of</strong> COREXIT 9527. Both these proprietary mixtures<br />

conta<strong>in</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> as the major component. 3 <strong>DOSS</strong> has low volatility and a potential to persist<br />

<strong>in</strong> the environment, and there is concern that COREXIT component substances have a<br />

potential to bioconcentrate. 4 Analysis for <strong>DOSS</strong> serves as a useful marker to assess the<br />

presence and persistence <strong>of</strong> these dispersants. This study was undertaken to identify a rapid<br />

extraction technique and subsequent analysis that would allow for the identifi cation and<br />

quantitation <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong>.<br />

Methods<br />

Instrumentation<br />

Extraction<br />

<strong>Dionex</strong> ASE 350<br />

Chromatography<br />

Thermo Scientifi c <strong>Dionex</strong> UltiMate 3000 LC<br />

LPG-3000 Series Low-Gradient Pump<br />

FLM-3100 Flow Manager<br />

WPS-3000 Autosampler<br />

MSQ Plus Mass Detector (s<strong>in</strong>gle quadrupole)<br />

AXP-MS Auxiliary Pump<br />

Thermo Scientifi c <strong>Dionex</strong> Chromeleon 6.8 SR10 Chromatography Data System s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

Chromatographic Condit<br />

(3 µm, 120 A, 2.1 mm ×<br />

Mobile Phase: Solvent A = Water + 0.1<br />

Solvent B = Acetonitrile<br />

HPLC System<br />

Column: Thermo Scientifi c Accla<br />

Gradient Time (m<strong>in</strong>) % B<br />

0 45<br />

3 45<br />

6 95<br />

9 95<br />

9.01 45<br />

12 45<br />

Flow Rate: 0.45 mL/m<strong>in</strong><br />

Inj. Volume: 25 µL (full loop)<br />

Temperature: 40 °C<br />

Mass Spectrometer Parameters for<br />

ESI, negative ion<br />

SIM scan, 421.1 m/z with 0.7 m/z span<br />

N 2<br />

pressure: 80 psi<br />

Probe Temperature: 400 °C<br />

Needle Voltage: 2 kV<br />

Cone Voltage: 70 V<br />

A divert valve was plumbed after the co<br />

compounds to be directed away from th<br />

analyte <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest. A flow rate <strong>of</strong> 0.1 mL<br />

low-volume mix<strong>in</strong>g tee prior to the mas<br />

the mass spectrometer dur<strong>in</strong>g eluent d<br />

dry out.<br />

Divert Valve:<br />

Time (m<strong>in</strong>) Position<br />

0 To Waste<br />

3.0 To Mass<br />

6.5 To Waste<br />

FIGURE 1. Schematic <strong>of</strong> the HPLC-m<br />

Extraction Conditions<br />

The oyster emulsion (prepared as described <strong>in</strong> Chemicals and Reagents section) was<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed at 4 °C until just prior to extraction. To prepare the extraction vessels, a clean glass<br />

fiber filter (P/N: 068092) was placed on the bottom <strong>of</strong> the 10 mL sta<strong>in</strong>less steel extraction<br />

vessel and the bottom cap was screwed <strong>in</strong> place. The extraction vessel was then loaded with<br />

1g <strong>of</strong> diatomaceous earth (ASE prep DE−CAS 68855-54-9, P/N: 062819) that was ground<br />

with a mortar and pestle. A 1 mL aliquot <strong>of</strong> oyster emulsion was loaded on top <strong>of</strong> the DE. The<br />

rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g space <strong>in</strong> the extraction vessel was fi lled with DE, a second glass fi ber filter was<br />

placed on the top <strong>of</strong> the vessel, and the top cap was screwed <strong>in</strong> place. For spiked samples, an<br />

aliquot <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> was added directly to the oyster emulsion prior to fi ll<strong>in</strong>g the cell with DE.<br />

A<br />

B<br />

Ultimate 3000 Pump 1<br />

450 µL/m<strong>in</strong><br />

Si<br />

The extraction vessels were loaded <strong>in</strong> the top carousel <strong>of</strong> the ASE 350 <strong>in</strong>strument, and 60 mL<br />

glass collection vials were weighed then placed <strong>in</strong> the bottom carousel. The extraction mode<br />

used was standard, with an oven temperature <strong>of</strong> 100 °C, extraction pressure <strong>of</strong> 1000 psi, and<br />

a static cycle time <strong>of</strong> 5 m<strong>in</strong>utes for a s<strong>in</strong>gle cycle followed by a r<strong>in</strong>se volume <strong>of</strong> 60% and a gas<br />

purge <strong>of</strong> the vessel for 90 seconds. The extraction solvent used was 1:1 acetonitrile/water.<br />

Between samples, a 5 mL r<strong>in</strong>se <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> solvent was used to m<strong>in</strong>imize carry-over.<br />

Follow<strong>in</strong>g extraction, the collection vessels were weighed and the difference from tared weight<br />

noted for use <strong>in</strong> calculat<strong>in</strong>g the concentration factor for each sample analyzed.<br />

Data System<br />

Chemicals and Reagents:<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> was purchased from Sigma-Ald<br />

structure is shown below.<br />

FIGURE 2. Chemical structure for DO<br />

LPN 2 3019<br />

<strong>Determ<strong>in</strong>ation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dioctylsulfosucc<strong>in</strong>ate</strong> (<strong>DOSS</strong>) <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oysters</strong> Us<strong>in</strong>g S<strong>in</strong>gle Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry


SS) from oysters<br />

protocols based on<br />

ccelerated Solvent<br />

acetonitrile to achieve<br />

o a fi nal concentration<br />

onized water<br />

provided the basis for<br />

er samples. In addition to<br />

d. The Thermo Scientifi c<br />

y and selectivity when<br />

alysis proved to be<br />

low concentrations and <strong>in</strong><br />

ispersants were used<br />

9500 (Nalco Co.,<br />

ese proprietary mixtures<br />

d a potential to persist<br />

substances have a<br />

arker to assess the<br />

ertaken to identify a rapid<br />

he identifi cation and<br />

ata System s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

nts section) was<br />

ion vessels, a clean glass<br />

less steel extraction<br />

el was then loaded with<br />

819) that was ground<br />

d on top <strong>of</strong> the DE. The<br />

glass fi ber filter was<br />

. For spiked samples, an<br />

<strong>in</strong>g the cell with DE.<br />

0 <strong>in</strong>strument, and 60 mL<br />

l. The extraction mode<br />

ressure <strong>of</strong> 1000 psi, and<br />

olume <strong>of</strong> 60% and a gas<br />

1:1 acetonitrile/water.<br />

rry-over.<br />

erence from tared weight<br />

nalyzed.<br />

Chromatographic Conditions<br />

HPLC System<br />

Column: Thermo Scientifi c Acclaim 120 C18 column<br />

(3 µm, 120 A, 2.1 mm × 150 mm)<br />

Mobile Phase: Solvent A = Water + 0.1% Formic Acid<br />

Solvent B = Acetonitrile + 0.1% Formic Acid<br />

Gradient Time (m<strong>in</strong>) % B<br />

0 45<br />

3 45<br />

6 95<br />

9 95<br />

9.01 45<br />

12 45<br />

Flow Rate: 0.45 mL/m<strong>in</strong><br />

Inj. Volume: 25 µL (full loop)<br />

Temperature: 40 °C<br />

Mass Spectrometer Parameters for <strong>DOSS</strong>:<br />

ESI, negative ion<br />

SIM scan, 421.1 m/z with 0.7 m/z span, dwell time: 0.8 second<br />

N 2<br />

pressure: 80 psi<br />

Probe Temperature: 400 °C<br />

Needle Voltage: 2 kV<br />

Cone Voltage: 70 V<br />

A divert valve was plumbed after the column to allow the eluent and other background<br />

compounds to be directed away from the mass spectrometer before and after the elution <strong>of</strong> the<br />

analyte <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest. A flow rate <strong>of</strong> 0.1 mL/m<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> 1:1 water and acetonitrile was added us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

low-volume mix<strong>in</strong>g tee prior to the mass spectrometer. This provided a steady stream <strong>of</strong> fl uid to<br />

the mass spectrometer dur<strong>in</strong>g eluent diversion to ensure the needle and spray <strong>in</strong>terface did not<br />

dry out.<br />

Divert Valve:<br />

Time (m<strong>in</strong>) Position<br />

0 To Waste<br />

3.0 To Mass Spectrometer<br />

6.5 To Waste<br />

FIGURE 1. Schematic <strong>of</strong> the HPLC-mass spectrometer system used here.<br />

A<br />

B<br />

Ultimate 3000 Pump 1<br />

450 µL/m<strong>in</strong><br />

Data System<br />

Signal<br />

Chemicals and Reagents:<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (CAS 577-11-7, Aldrich: 323586). The chemical<br />

structure is shown below.<br />

FIGURE 2. Chemical structure for <strong>DOSS</strong>.<br />

HPLC Column<br />

MSQ Plus<br />

Divert Valve<br />

Waste<br />

Acetonitrile<br />

Micro Tee<br />

AXP Pump<br />

1:1 Acetonitrile/water<br />

27788<br />

Acetonitrile was obta<strong>in</strong>ed from Burdick<br />

water was produced by a Millipore wa<br />

was obta<strong>in</strong>ed from Fluka (CAS 64-18-<br />

salt (Instant Ocean Sea Salt, Spectrum<br />

recommendations. A solution <strong>of</strong> appro<br />

prepared by dissolv<strong>in</strong>g 30 g aquarium<br />

A primary stock solution <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> was<br />

stock solutions were prepared by dilut<br />

<strong>in</strong>to 50 ppm and 500 ppb concentratio<br />

calibration standards.<br />

<strong>Oysters</strong> were obta<strong>in</strong>ed from a local ma<br />

Willapa Bay, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton). A food blend<br />

us<strong>in</strong>g one 8 oz package <strong>of</strong> oysters and<br />

emulsion was stored at 4 °C and the bo<br />

sampl<strong>in</strong>g. Syr<strong>in</strong>ge filters (IC tAcrodisc ®<br />

PALL Scientific P/N 4583T) were used t<br />

Results<br />

Calibration<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> standards were prepared <strong>in</strong> DI w<br />

500 ppb and 1, 2, and 5 ppm. Full loop<br />

125 ng loaded on column (Figure 3). Sa<br />

100, 200, 500 and 1000 ppb. These sam<br />

(CH 3<br />

CN + 0.1% formic acid) to improve<br />

FIGURE 3. Calibration for <strong>DOSS</strong> <strong>in</strong> D<br />

55,000<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> counts<br />

LOD = 4.6 ppb<br />

Based on 7 replicate<br />

0<br />

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2<br />

Oyster Samples<br />

Oyster emulsion was spiked with DOS<br />

analyzed as unspiked blanks. Three s<br />

Collection vials were weighed before a<br />

All extractions were fi ltered us<strong>in</strong>g a sy<br />

acetonitrile and water. This prepared s<br />

at 5 o C to await analysis.<br />

Chromatography<br />

As shown <strong>in</strong> Figure 4, <strong>DOSS</strong> was well<br />

acidifi ed solvents to keep the analyte i<br />

organic solvent concentration (45%) a<br />

be washed <strong>of</strong>f the column and diverted<br />

concentration followed that reduced th<br />

and ended at a high organic concentra<br />

the column. This improved method rug<br />

content, or oyster extractions which ar<br />

O<br />

O<br />

O<br />

Na + - O<br />

S<br />

O<br />

O<br />

O<br />

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ther background<br />

nd after the elution <strong>of</strong> the<br />

rile was added us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

steady stream <strong>of</strong> fl uid to<br />

nd spray <strong>in</strong>terface did not<br />

ed here.<br />

Divert Valve<br />

Waste<br />

Acetonitrile<br />

ro Tee<br />

AXP Pump<br />

1:1 Acetonitrile/water<br />

27788<br />

3586). The chemical<br />

Acetonitrile was obta<strong>in</strong>ed from Burdick & Jackson (HPLC grade, AH015-4). Deionized (DI)<br />

water was produced by a Millipore water station with 18.2 MΩ.cm resistance. Formic acid<br />

was obta<strong>in</strong>ed from Fluka (CAS 64-18-6, Fluka: 06440). Commercially available synthetic sea<br />

salt (Instant Ocean Sea Salt, Spectrum Brands, Inc.) was prepared follow<strong>in</strong>g manufacturer’s<br />

recommendations. A solution <strong>of</strong> approximately 3.5% sal<strong>in</strong>ity <strong>of</strong> synthetic sea water (SW) was<br />

prepared by dissolv<strong>in</strong>g 30 g aquarium salt <strong>in</strong>to 1 L DI water.<br />

A primary stock solution <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> was prepared at 5000 ug/ml (ppm) <strong>in</strong> DI water. Work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

stock solutions were prepared by dilut<strong>in</strong>g the primary stock solutions with DI water <strong>in</strong>dividually<br />

<strong>in</strong>to 50 ppm and 500 ppb concentrations. These were used to subsequently prepare<br />

calibration standards.<br />

<strong>Oysters</strong> were obta<strong>in</strong>ed from a local market (Fresh Pacific <strong>Oysters</strong>, Goose Po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>Oysters</strong> brand,<br />

Willapa Bay, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton). A food blender (Oster ® 10-speed) was run at high sett<strong>in</strong>g for 1 m<strong>in</strong><br />

us<strong>in</strong>g one 8 oz package <strong>of</strong> oysters and their liquor to create a homogeneous emulsion. The<br />

emulsion was stored at 4 °C and the bottle was shaken to resuspend the emulsion before<br />

sampl<strong>in</strong>g. Syr<strong>in</strong>ge filters (IC tAcrodisc ® 25 mm syr<strong>in</strong>ge filter with 0.2 µm Supor [PES] membrane,<br />

PALL Scientific P/N 4583T) were used to remove particulate material from the postextraction fluid.<br />

Results<br />

Calibration<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> standards were prepared <strong>in</strong> DI water at ten concentrations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and<br />

500 ppb and 1, 2, and 5 ppm. Full loop <strong>in</strong>jections <strong>of</strong> 25 µL yielded a total amount <strong>of</strong> 125 pg to<br />

125 ng loaded on column (Figure 3). Samples were prepared <strong>in</strong> synthetic SW and spiked at 50,<br />

100, 200, 500 and 1000 ppb. These samples were diluted 10x with acidified acetonitrile<br />

(CH 3<br />

CN + 0.1% formic acid) to improve l<strong>in</strong>earity <strong>of</strong> recovery.<br />

FIGURE 3. Calibration for <strong>DOSS</strong> <strong>in</strong> DI water.<br />

55,000<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> counts<br />

LOD = 4.6 ppb<br />

Based on 7 replicate <strong>in</strong>jections <strong>of</strong> 20 ppb<br />

Oyster Samples<br />

Oyster emulsion was spiked with <strong>DOSS</strong> at 2.5, 10, 25, 100, and 250 ppm levels and also<br />

analyzed as unspiked blanks. Three samples at each level were prepared and extracted.<br />

Collection vials were weighed before and after the extraction to calculate the dilution ratio.<br />

All extractions were fi ltered us<strong>in</strong>g a syr<strong>in</strong>ge fi lter and a 0.1 mL aliquot diluted to 1 mL with 1:1<br />

acetonitrile and water. This prepared sample was then placed <strong>in</strong> the thermostatted autosampler<br />

at 5 o C to await analysis.<br />

Chromatography<br />

As shown <strong>in</strong> Figure 4, <strong>DOSS</strong> was well reta<strong>in</strong>ed on the C18 column. It was necessary to use<br />

acidifi ed solvents to keep the analyte <strong>in</strong> its nonionized neutral form dur<strong>in</strong>g separation. The low<br />

organic solvent concentration (45%) at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the run allowed the <strong>in</strong>organic salts to<br />

be washed <strong>of</strong>f the column and diverted away from the MS. A gradient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g organic<br />

concentration followed that reduced the total elution time necessary to recover the analyte,<br />

and ended at a high organic concentration (95%) to wash any strongly reta<strong>in</strong>ed compounds <strong>of</strong>f<br />

the column. This improved method ruggedness when us<strong>in</strong>g SW samples with high <strong>in</strong>organic<br />

content, or oyster extractions which are high <strong>in</strong> both <strong>in</strong>organic and organic content.<br />

2,996<br />

-55<br />

-0.002 0.080 0.140 0.250<br />

ppm<br />

0<br />

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0<br />

ppm<br />

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<strong>DOSS</strong> counts<br />

FIGURE 4. Chromatogram comparis<br />

70,000<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> Count<br />

0<br />

-10,000<br />

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5<br />

Black: 500ppb <strong>in</strong> DI<br />

Blue: 100 ppm <strong>in</strong> Oyster, extracte<br />

Mass Spectrometry (MS)<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> the study was to develop a<br />

<strong>in</strong> oysters and SW samples. The mass<br />

mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio and a selec<br />

The ionization parameters for the anal<br />

followed by needle voltage, and fi nally<br />

<strong>in</strong> the chromatographic conditions sec<br />

peak shape given the chromatographi<br />

signal accumulation but reduce the nu<br />

narrow chromatographic peaks require<br />

should be noted that optimal paramete<br />

dependent. Therefore, analysts wish<strong>in</strong><br />

the parameters described above to de<br />

Method Performance<br />

Calibration over three orders <strong>of</strong> magni<br />

level showed excellent l<strong>in</strong>ear response<br />

detection limit (MDL) was estimated us<br />

replicate <strong>in</strong>jections <strong>of</strong> a 20 ppb standa<br />

where s is the standard deviation and<br />

calculated MDL was 4.6 ppb. Carryove<br />

analysis <strong>of</strong> a 100 ppb standard. The re<br />

average value below the MDL. Accura<br />

amount × 100%.<br />

Table 1 summarizes the recovery at va<br />

dilution with acidifi ed acetonitrile. This<br />

clean water and SW.<br />

Table<br />

Actual (ppb)<br />

50<br />

100<br />

200<br />

500<br />

1000<br />

The performance <strong>of</strong> the extraction effi c<br />

The extract process resulted <strong>in</strong> a ~20-f<br />

the analyte concentration with<strong>in</strong> the ran<br />

recovered concentrations. The measur<br />

f<strong>in</strong>al calculation was made by multiplyi<br />

and the factor <strong>of</strong> 10x dilution. Thus, f<strong>in</strong><br />

volume × 10. The highest measured co<br />

U.S. FDA limit for <strong>DOSS</strong> <strong>in</strong> oysters. 5 Th<br />

current limit are easily detected. Shoul<br />

currently shown, the method can be ad<br />

step and still achieve an additional ord<br />

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4 <strong>Determ<strong>in</strong>ation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dioctylsulfosucc<strong>in</strong>ate</strong> (<strong>DOSS</strong>) <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oysters</strong> Us<strong>in</strong>g S<strong>in</strong>gle Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry


15-4). Deionized (DI)<br />

istance. Formic acid<br />

available synthetic sea<br />

llow<strong>in</strong>g manufacturer’s<br />

tic sea water (SW) was<br />

) <strong>in</strong> DI water. Work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with DI water <strong>in</strong>dividually<br />

quently prepare<br />

FIGURE 4. Chromatogram comparison<br />

70,000<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> - S/N 333.1<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> Count<br />

Tab<br />

Actual (ppm) Measured* (ppb) F<strong>in</strong><br />

0 0<br />

2.5 12.8<br />

10 61.3<br />

25 123.4<br />

100 440.8<br />

250 1329.6<br />

* Three extractions at each level, ~200x dilution from orig<strong>in</strong>al co<br />

†<br />

No peak observed<br />

se Po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>Oysters</strong> brand,<br />

t high sett<strong>in</strong>g for 1 m<strong>in</strong><br />

neous emulsion. The<br />

he emulsion before<br />

Supor [PES] membrane,<br />

m the postextraction fluid.<br />

, 20, 50, 100, 200, and<br />

al amount <strong>of</strong> 125 pg to<br />

ic SW and spiked at 50,<br />

fied acetonitrile<br />

0.140 0.250<br />

5.0 5.5 6.0<br />

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ppm levels and also<br />

ared and extracted.<br />

late the dilution ratio.<br />

diluted to 1 mL with 1:1<br />

hermostatted autosampler<br />

was necessary to use<br />

ur<strong>in</strong>g separation. The low<br />

ed the <strong>in</strong>organic salts to<br />

t <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g organic<br />

o recover the analyte,<br />

ly reta<strong>in</strong>ed compounds <strong>of</strong>f<br />

les with high <strong>in</strong>organic<br />

ganic content.<br />

0<br />

-10,000<br />

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11<br />

M<strong>in</strong>utes<br />

Black: 500ppb <strong>in</strong> DI<br />

Blue: 100 ppm <strong>in</strong> Oyster, extracted and ~200x dilution<br />

Mass Spectrometry (MS)<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> the study was to develop a selective, sensitive method for direct analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> oysters and SW samples. The mass spectrometer provides <strong>in</strong>herent selectivity based on<br />

mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio and a selected ion monitor<strong>in</strong>g (SIM) was chosen for sensitivity.<br />

The ionization parameters for the analyte were optimized start<strong>in</strong>g with vary<strong>in</strong>g cone voltage,<br />

followed by needle voltage, and fi nally probe temperature. Optimal parameters are recorded<br />

<strong>in</strong> the chromatographic conditions section. The scan dwell time was optimized to give good<br />

peak shape given the chromatographic width <strong>of</strong> the peak. Longer dwell times result <strong>in</strong> greater<br />

signal accumulation but reduce the number <strong>of</strong> po<strong>in</strong>ts across the chromatographic peak. Thus,<br />

narrow chromatographic peaks require shorter dwell times to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> good peak shape. It<br />

should be noted that optimal parameters for MS analyses are <strong>in</strong>strument- and compounddependent.<br />

Therefore, analysts wish<strong>in</strong>g to repeat these experiments are advised to evaluate<br />

the parameters described above to determ<strong>in</strong>e optimal values for different systems.<br />

Method Performance<br />

Calibration over three orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude (5 ppb to 5 ppm) with triplicate <strong>in</strong>jections at each<br />

level showed excellent l<strong>in</strong>ear response with a correlation coeffi cient <strong>of</strong> 99.96%. A method<br />

detection limit (MDL) was estimated us<strong>in</strong>g the standard deviation obta<strong>in</strong>ed from seven<br />

replicate <strong>in</strong>jections <strong>of</strong> a 20 ppb standard, then calculated us<strong>in</strong>g the follow<strong>in</strong>g equation:<br />

MDL = s (n-1)<br />

× t (99%)<br />

where s is the standard deviation and t is the student’s t at 99% confi dence <strong>in</strong>terval. The<br />

calculated MDL was 4.6 ppb. Carryover was evaluated by analyz<strong>in</strong>g DI water after the<br />

analysis <strong>of</strong> a 100 ppb standard. The result<strong>in</strong>g average <strong>of</strong> three sets <strong>of</strong> analyses gave an<br />

average value below the MDL. Accuracy was calculated as observed amount/specifi ed<br />

amount × 100%.<br />

Table 1 summarizes the recovery at various concentrations <strong>in</strong> SW, corrected for a ten-fold<br />

dilution with acidifi ed acetonitrile. This demonstrated that <strong>DOSS</strong> can be measured <strong>in</strong> both<br />

clean water and SW.<br />

Table 1. Recovery <strong>in</strong> Salt Water<br />

Actual (ppb) Measured Recovery (%)<br />

50 67 134<br />

100 100 100<br />

200 232 116<br />

500 464 92.8<br />

1000 1010 101<br />

The performance <strong>of</strong> the extraction effi ciency was evaluated over two orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude.<br />

The extract process resulted <strong>in</strong> a ~20-fold dilution. The extract was diluted ten-fold to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the analyte concentration with<strong>in</strong> the range <strong>of</strong> calibration for the system. Table 2 shows the<br />

recovered concentrations. The measured concentrations are for the diluted extract, while the<br />

f<strong>in</strong>al calculation was made by multiply<strong>in</strong>g the measured concentration by the extraction volume<br />

and the factor <strong>of</strong> 10x dilution. Thus, f<strong>in</strong>al concentration = measured concentration × extraction<br />

volume × 10. The highest measured concentration at 250 ppm represents half the current<br />

U.S. FDA limit for <strong>DOSS</strong> <strong>in</strong> oysters. 5 The data show that concentrations 100 times below the<br />

current limit are easily detected. Should future requirements specify lower detection limits than<br />

currently shown, the method can be adjusted by reduc<strong>in</strong>g or elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g the extract dilution<br />

step and still achieve an additional order <strong>of</strong> magnitude <strong>in</strong> sensitivity.<br />

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<strong>DOSS</strong> stability was evaluated to deter<br />

Oyster emulsion was spiked with 50 p<br />

immediately extracted, fi ltered, and dil<br />

one aliquot was immediately analyzed<br />

days; and the third was stored <strong>in</strong> a ref<br />

emulsion was prepared, a second and<br />

vessels. In this case extraction was de<br />

room temperature and half under refri<br />

were extracted and prepared us<strong>in</strong>g th<br />

the same day they were extracted, alo<br />

that the worst case scenario is allow<strong>in</strong><br />

temperature, as this showed the large<br />

the oyster emulsion at cold temperatu<br />

recommended to keep samples cold a<br />

Conclusion<br />

A robust method for analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong><br />

oyster matrix was accomplished us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

s<strong>in</strong>gle-step extraction. The Ultimate 3<br />

provided chromatographic separation<br />

analyte selectivity, and the use <strong>of</strong> the<br />

comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> effi cient extraction and<br />

exceeds the limits <strong>of</strong> detection set by<br />

References<br />

Tab<br />

Extract<br />

Measured on Day 1<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed cold, meas<br />

Room temperature, me<br />

Extract<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed cold until ex<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed at room tem<br />

1. Lehotay, S. J. <strong>Determ<strong>in</strong>ation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pes<br />

Partition<strong>in</strong>g with Magnesium Sulfat<br />

2. RestoreTheGulf.gov, Operations an<br />

restorethegulf.gov/release/2010/12<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

3. Nalco Company, COREXIT Ingredi<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

4. Nalco Energy Services, L.P. CORE<br />

corexit_9500_uscueg.539287.pdf (<br />

5. FDA Dept. <strong>of</strong> Health and Human S<br />

Memorandum: Levels <strong>of</strong> Concern (<br />

downloads/Food/FoodSafety/Produ<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

Acrodisc is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> Pall Life Sciences Corpora<br />

Oster is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> Sunbeam Products.<br />

All other trademarks are the property <strong>of</strong> Thermo Fisher Scientifi c<br />

This <strong>in</strong>formation is not <strong>in</strong>tended to encourage 5use <strong>of</strong> these produ<br />

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Table 2: Oyster Extraction<br />

Actual (ppm) Measured* (ppb) F<strong>in</strong>al Conc. Calculated (ppm) % Recovery Std. Dev. RSD<br />

0 0 0 † † †<br />

2.5 12.8 2.6 104.4 0.4 15<br />

10 61.3 12.6 125.9 0.5 4<br />

25 123.4 25.4 101.8 6.6 26<br />

100 440.8 91.1 91.1 15.1 17<br />

250 1329.6 243.6 97.4 25.4 10<br />

* Three extractions at each level, ~200x dilution from orig<strong>in</strong>al concentration<br />

†<br />

No peak observed<br />

11<br />

r direct analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong><br />

nt selectivity based on<br />

chosen for sensitivity.<br />

th vary<strong>in</strong>g cone voltage,<br />

arameters are recorded<br />

optimized to give good<br />

ell times result <strong>in</strong> greater<br />

matographic peak. Thus,<br />

<strong>in</strong> good peak shape. It<br />

ent- and compoundare<br />

advised to evaluate<br />

rent systems.<br />

licate <strong>in</strong>jections at each<br />

<strong>of</strong> 99.96%. A method<br />

ta<strong>in</strong>ed from seven<br />

llow<strong>in</strong>g equation:<br />

dence <strong>in</strong>terval. The<br />

DI water after the<br />

f analyses gave an<br />

amount/specifi ed<br />

rrected for a ten-fold<br />

be measured <strong>in</strong> both<br />

ry (%)<br />

.8<br />

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orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude.<br />

iluted ten-fold to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />

. Table 2 shows the<br />

iluted extract, while the<br />

by the extraction volume<br />

oncentration × extraction<br />

ents half the current<br />

ns 100 times below the<br />

ower detection limits than<br />

ng the extract dilution<br />

<strong>DOSS</strong> stability was evaluated to determ<strong>in</strong>e if degradation occurred dur<strong>in</strong>g sample storage.<br />

Oyster emulsion was spiked with 50 ppm <strong>DOSS</strong> (Table 3). The first group <strong>of</strong> samples was<br />

immediately extracted, fi ltered, and diluted. The extract was separated <strong>in</strong>to three aliquots:<br />

one aliquot was immediately analyzed; the second was stored at room temperature for three<br />

days; and the third was stored <strong>in</strong> a refrigerator for three days. At the same time the first oyster<br />

emulsion was prepared, a second and third batch were prepared and loaded <strong>in</strong>to extraction<br />

vessels. In this case extraction was delayed for three days, with half the vessels stored at<br />

room temperature and half under refrigeration. After this time, the contents <strong>of</strong> the vessels<br />

were extracted and prepared us<strong>in</strong>g the same extraction method. The extracts were analyzed<br />

the same day they were extracted, along with the extracts from day one. The results suggest<br />

that the worst case scenario is allow<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>DOSS</strong> and oyster emulsion to rema<strong>in</strong> at room<br />

temperature, as this showed the largest loss <strong>in</strong> recovery. Immediate extraction or ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

the oyster emulsion at cold temperatures produced higher recoveries. It is therefore<br />

recommended to keep samples cold and m<strong>in</strong>imize time to analysis.<br />

Conclusion<br />

A robust method for analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> has been demonstrated here. Extraction from an<br />

oyster matrix was accomplished us<strong>in</strong>g the ASE 350 system, allow<strong>in</strong>g for quick, simple,<br />

s<strong>in</strong>gle-step extraction. The Ultimate 3000 HPLC system with the Acclaim C18 column<br />

provided chromatographic separation. The MSQ Plus Mass Detector provided molecular ion<br />

analyte selectivity, and the use <strong>of</strong> the SIM function provided good low-level quantitation. The<br />

comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> effi cient extraction and sensitive detection resulted <strong>in</strong> a method that easily<br />

exceeds the limits <strong>of</strong> detection set by the U.S. FDA for allowable limits <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOSS</strong> <strong>in</strong> oysters.<br />

References<br />

Table 3. Degredation Study<br />

Extract Day 1<br />

% Recovery<br />

Measured on Day 1 100.6<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed cold, measured on Day 4 83.2<br />

Room temperature, measured on Day 4 89.8<br />

Extract Day 4<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed cold until extracted 83<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed at room temperature until extracted 63.4<br />

1. Lehotay, S. J. <strong>Determ<strong>in</strong>ation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pesticide Residues <strong>in</strong> Foods by Acetonitrile Extraction and<br />

Partition<strong>in</strong>g with Magnesium Sulfate: Collaborative Study. J. AOAC Int. 2007 90 (2) 485-520.<br />

2. RestoreTheGulf.gov, Operations and Ongo<strong>in</strong>g Response December 1, 2010. http://www.<br />

restorethegulf.gov/release/2010/12/01/operations-and-ongo<strong>in</strong>g-response-december-1-2010<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

3. Nalco Company, COREXIT Ingredients. http://www.nalco.com/news-and-events/4297.htm<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

4. Nalco Energy Services, L.P. COREXIT 9500 Material Safety Data Sheet. http://lmrk.org/<br />

corexit_9500_uscueg.539287.pdf (Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

5. FDA Dept. <strong>of</strong> Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. Sep 17, 2010<br />

Memorandum: Levels <strong>of</strong> Concern (LOC)s for Select Gulf Seafood. http://www.fda.gov/<br />

downloads/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/UCM231697.pdf<br />

(Accessed Jun 16, 2011).<br />

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