ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

Identification of Drugs by Their Near Infrared Spectra
Jeger, AN
Chemist and deputy leader, Forensic Laboratory, Police and Military Department of Basle City,

Kohn, WH
Scientist, Analytical Promotion, Ciba-Geigy Ltd.,

(Received 9 October 1990; accepted 28 May 1991)

Abstract

Fourier transform spectrometers in the near infrared-region, equipped with optical fiber bundles and driven by fast computers, can measure and identify drugs in a few seconds. A library with 37 spectra of drugs and other powders for stretching drugs, such as saccharoses, was generated. Assessment and optimization of a reference library by mathematical means is discussed. The method is simple, fast, and reliable and can be validated.

Keywords:
toxicology, drug identification, spectroscopic analysis, near infrared region, Fourier transform spectrometer

Paper ID: JFS13209J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13209J
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