화학공학소재연구정보센터
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol.8, No.1, 33-35, 2001
Application of capillary electrophoresis for the analysis of nicotine content in Gutkha samples
Recently, the chewing of Gutkha is increased in every age group of Indian society. It is severely affecting the youth. The nicotine content of tobacco of Gutkha is harmful for the body. This paper presents the nicotine content in six famous brands of Gutkha which were analysed by Capillary Electrophoresis (CE). CE is a relatively new technique of analysis. In this study, it was observed that CE is very much suitable technique for the determination of nicotine in Gutkha samples. It is simple and economical technique.