Lavender from Field to Lab: Extraction Methods and Chromatographic Quantification of Bioactive Compounds

Name: Lavender from Field to Lab: Extraction Methods and Chromatographic Quantification of Bioactive Compounds
Price: 15.00 USD
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A practical guide to understanding the complete journey of lavender from cultivation to precise laboratory analysis. This session focuses on the medical and economic importance of the lavender plant, providing a detailed applied explanation of essential oil extraction methods, ranging from traditional distillation to modern green technologies. It also offers a deep dive into sample preparation and analysis using GC-MS devices to accurately estimate the percentages of active compounds, ensuring oil quality and compliance with international standards.

Instructor

Abdelnasser Gaber

Professor of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute - NRC

Duration

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3 lessons

Tuition

15$

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What you'll learn

01* Compare the efficiency and mechanisms of traditional extraction methods (steam/hydro-distillation) versus advanced green technologies (Microwave-Assisted Extraction and Supercritical CO2).
02* Understand the fundamental operating principles of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) in separating and identifying volatile compounds.
03* Prepare essential oil samples correctly for instrumental injection.
04* Interpret chromatograms and mass spectra using Retention Index (RI) calculations and reference libraries to precisely quantify active ingredients.

Requirements

·Familiarity with laboratory principles and analytical chemistry basics to understand extraction techniques and chromatographic separation instruments.

Studio promise

Ship the artifact by week four — or extend free of charge until you do.