Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Synthetic Opioids Belonging to the Fentanyl Class: A Review

Valdez, Carlos A.

doi:10.1080/10408347.2021.1927668

Title: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Synthetic Opioids Belonging to the Fentanyl Class: A Review

Journal Article · Sat May 29 20:00:00 EDT 2021 · Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10408347.2021.1927668 · OSTI ID:1785297

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Forensic Science Center, Livermore, California, USA, Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, USA, Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, USA

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