Identification of natural components by GCMS
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Due to the risk of depletion of natural ingredients, artificially synthesized alternative components may be used, and their identification is suitable through separation and analysis methods such as GCMS. This time, we focused on sandalwood (Byakudan), which is used as a raw material for incense. We tested whether the components of sandalwood could be detected in two types of incense (A and B) with sandalwood fragrance. In incense A, santanol was detected, whereas in incense B, santanol was not detected, and another fragrant component was found. Among these, bugdanol is a type of synthetic fragrance, and due to its structural characteristics, it is believed to have a sandalwood-like scent.
