Research Article

Optimization of SPE/GC/HPLC Analytical Procedure for Determination of Phenol, Quinones, and Carboxylic Acids in Water Samples

Table 1

Correction factors, coefficient (R 2), LOD, and linear range for different compounds determined in GC and HPLC analysis.

CompoundsCorrection factorR 2LOD (μg/mL)Linear range (μg/mL)
GCHPLCGCHPLCGCHPLCGCHPLC

Phenol3.89e-77.49e-40.99980.997750.025.050–48050–250
Phenol-acetic deriv.4.02e-70.997650.050–500
Hydroquinone4.79e-76.12e-41.0000.918931.040–1000
Hydroquinone-acetic deriv.4.74e-70.9998100.031–1000
Benzoquinone7.66e-78.67e-40.99820.999650.00.0550–15000.2–200
Maleic acid199.0e-40.99942.004–4500
Fumaric acid94.0e-40.99885.005–2000