Journal Published Online: 01 May 2000
Volume 45, Issue 3

Fatal Poisoning from Nicotiana Glauca Leaves: Identification of Anabasine by Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Death of a worker occurred after ingestion of unknown amounts of Nicotiana glauca G leaves. The leaves were cooked after having been mistakenly considered to be spices of a type which grow in Thailand. After ingestion, two Thai workers collapsed, one with asystolia. Resuscitation efforts were successful only for one of the victims. A GC/MS method was used for the identification of anabasine as the main constituent in the leaves, food extract, blood, and the urine of the deceased. Lacking a standard, it was necessary to interpret the GC/MS spectrum to identify anabasine and establish its presence.

Author Information

Mizrachi, N
Analytical Laboratory, Division of Identification & Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Levy, S
Analytical Laboratory, Division of Identification & Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Goren, Z
Analytical Laboratory, Division of Identification & Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
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Stock #: JFS14761J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14761J