Analysis of methanol and its derivatives in illegally produced alcoholic beverages.
J Forensic Leg Med
; 33: 56-60, 2015 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Illegal alcohol production remains as a common issue worldwide. Methanol poisoning mostly occurs because of the methanol used in production of counterfeit alcohol instead of ethyl alcohol due to its low price or by drinking the liquids containing methyl alcohol. Pectolytic enzymes results in an increase of methanol levels in many fermentation products such as ciders or wines. Methanol poisonings are infrequently encountered in forensic medicine practice. However, sporadic cases due to methanol intoxication as well as epidemic cases have been reported. In this study, we aimed to identify existence of methanol and its metabolites in illegally produced alcoholic beverages used in Antakya region. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Twelve legally produced alcohol samples and Fifty-six different illegally produced alcohol samples were collected from the markets and local producers. Existence of methanol, formic acid, methyl amine, methyl formate and trioxan were determined using GC-MS method in these samples.RESULTS:
Fifty-six different illegal alcohol samples were analyzed in this study and methanol was detected in 39 (75%) of samples. Formic acid was detected in 3, formamide in 1, methyl amine in 6, methyl formate in 10 and trioxan in 2 samples.CONCLUSION:
Overwhelming majority of illegal alcoholic beverages was detected to contain methanol. Interestingly this study also revealed the presence of trioxane, which has not previously reported among toxic agents in illegal alcohol samples.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Solventes
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Crimen
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Metanol
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Bebidas Alcohólicas
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Forensic Leg Med
Asunto de la revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía