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Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope

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Anantha Narayanan, V; Stump, NA; Del Cul, GD; Vo-Dinh, T
Published in: Journal of Raman Spectroscopy
January 1, 1999

The complete vibrational spectra of strychnine is reported. Strychnine, a compound with medicinal value at the proper dosage, is also a potent toxin at certain concentration levels. Down to 5 ng of strychnine were detected from its spectrum using a microscope attached to a Raman spectrophotometer. The complete Raman and Fourier transform IR spectra were also recorded for positive identification. The prominent vibrational band wavenumbers useful as a reference source for the identification of strychnine in an emergency situation are discussed. The Raman spectra of a bulk sample and of a strychnine microcrystal are given to facilitate positive identification. The potential application of the vibrational analysis of strychnine for forensic diagnostics is discussed. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Journal of Raman Spectroscopy

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ISSN

0377-0486

Publication Date

January 1, 1999

Volume

30

Issue

6

Start / End Page

435 / 439

Related Subject Headings

  • Chemical Physics
  • 5104 Condensed matter physics
  • 3406 Physical chemistry
  • 3402 Inorganic chemistry
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)
  • 0204 Condensed Matter Physics
 

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Anantha Narayanan, V., Stump, N. A., Del Cul, G. D., & Vo-Dinh, T. (1999). Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 30(6), 435–439. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-4555(199906)30:6<435::aid-jrs391>3.0.co;2-s
Anantha Narayanan, V., N. A. Stump, G. D. Del Cul, and T. Vo-Dinh. “Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope.” Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 30, no. 6 (January 1, 1999): 435–39. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-4555(199906)30:6<435::aid-jrs391>3.0.co;2-s.
Anantha Narayanan V, Stump NA, Del Cul GD, Vo-Dinh T. Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy. 1999 Jan 1;30(6):435–9.
Anantha Narayanan, V., et al. “Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope.” Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, vol. 30, no. 6, Jan. 1999, pp. 435–39. Scopus, doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4555(199906)30:6<435::aid-jrs391>3.0.co;2-s.
Anantha Narayanan V, Stump NA, Del Cul GD, Vo-Dinh T. Vibrational spectrum of strychnine: Detection at the nanogram level using a Raman microscope. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy. 1999 Jan 1;30(6):435–439.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Raman Spectroscopy

DOI

ISSN

0377-0486

Publication Date

January 1, 1999

Volume

30

Issue

6

Start / End Page

435 / 439

Related Subject Headings

  • Chemical Physics
  • 5104 Condensed matter physics
  • 3406 Physical chemistry
  • 3402 Inorganic chemistry
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)
  • 0204 Condensed Matter Physics