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Five Year Index (by Author)

Allred RA. Spectral characterization of 2,4-dimethoxy-3-methylphenethylamine and comparison to 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenethylamine (“2C-D”). Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):16-26.

Azoury M, Zelkowicz A, Goren Z, Almog J. Evaluation of ninhydrin analogues and other electron-deficient compounds as spray reagents for drugs on thin layer chromatograms. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):23-31.

Bianchi RP, Shah MN, Rogers DH, Mrazik TJ. Laboratory analysis of the conversion of pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine from over-the-counter products. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):11-5.

Blackledge RD. The identification of 1-dehydromethandrostenolone. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):186-9.

Blackledge RD, Phelan CP. Identification of bufotenine in yopo seeds via GC/IRD. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):3-11.

Blackledge RD, Taylor CM. Psychotria viridis – A botanical source of dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):18-22.

Bono JP. Report of the Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs (SWGDRUG) Conference (Montreal). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):208-36.

Casale JF. Assessment of the volatility (smokeability) of cocaine base containing 50 percent mannitol: Is it a smokeable form of “crack” cocaine? Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):130-3.

Casale JF, Hays PA, Spratley TK, Smith PR. The characterization of 4-methoxy-N-ethylamphetamine hydrochloride. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):42-5.

Casale JF, McKibben TD, Bozenko JS, Hays PA. Characterization of the “Indanylamphetamines.” Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):3-10.

Casale JF, Piñero EL, Corbeil EM. Isolation of cis-cinnamoylcocaine from crude illicit cocaine via alumina column chromatography. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):37-41.

Chan KB, Chong YK, Nazarudin M. The identification of N,N-dimethylamphetamine (DMA) in an exhibit in Malaysia. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):163-8.

Chong YK, Kaprawi MM, Chan KB. The quantitation of nimetazepam in Erimin-5 tablets and powders by reverse-phase HPLC. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):27-33.

Coyle HM, Palmbach T, Juliano N, Ladd C, Lee HC. An overview of DNA methods for the identification and individualization of marijuana. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):196-207.

Dal Cason TA. Synthesis and identification of N,N-dimethylcathinone hydrochloride. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):3-12.

Deakin AL. A study of acids used for the acidified cobalt thiocyanate test for cocaine base. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):40-3.

DeFrancesco JV. gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, silver salt (AgGHB): Identification of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) via conversion to the silver salt. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):46-53.

DiPari SC, Bordelon JA, Skinner HF. Desloratadine: The reaction byproduct of the reduction of cold tablets containing Loratadine with hydriodic acid/red phosphorus. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):69-77.

Edwards NR. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Ionamin 30 capsules (containing a time-release formulation of phentermine). Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):66-9.

Fasanello JA, Placke AD. The isolation, identification, and quantitation of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in Mimosa hostilis. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):41-50.

Franckowski RE, Thompson RA. Eszopiclone (Lunesta™): An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1- 4):29-36.

Fucci N. Analysis of fatty acids in marijuana (Cannabis sativa leaf). Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):20-6.

Garcia AD, Catterton AJ. 1,4-Butanediol (BD) - Forensic profile. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):44-54.

Geer LC, Hays PA. Letrozole (FemaraTM). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):190-5.

Hanson AJ. Specificity of the Duquenois-Levine and cobalt thiocyanate tests substituting methylene chloride or butyl chloride for chloroform. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):183-5.

Kitlinski LM, Harman AL, Brousseau MM, Skinner HF. Reduction of phenylephrine with hydriodic acid/red phosphorus or iodine/red phosphorus: 3-Hydroxy-N-methylphenethylamine. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):142-53.

Klein RFX, Hays PA. Detection and analysis of drugs of forensic interest, 1992 - 2001; A literature review. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):55-153.

Koper C, Ali-Tolppa E, Bozenko Jr. JS, Dufey V, Puetz M, Weyermann C, Zrcek F. Identification of a new amphetamine type stimulant: 3,4-Methylenedioxy-(2-hydroxyethyl)amphetamine (MDHOET). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):166-74.

Krawczeniuk AS. Identification of phenethylamines and methylenedioxyamphetamines using liquid chromatography atmospheric pressure electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1- 2):78-100.

Lurie IS, Cox KA. Rapid chiral separation of dextro- and levo- methorphan using capillary electrophoresis with dynamically coated capillaries. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):138-41.

Makino Y, Kurobane S, Miyasaka K, Nagano K. Profiling of ecstasy tablets seized in Japan. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):169-76.

Maurer HH. Mass spectra of select benzyl- and phenyl- piperazine designer drugs. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):22-6.

Mohrhaus AS, Gratz SR. Identification and determination of carisoprodol in tablets by liquid chromatography/ mass spectrometry. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):36-41.

Morris JA. Analytical profile of Modafinil. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):27-31.

Newell CJ. Potency of cannabis seized in central Florida during June 2002. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):37-9.

Odeneal II NG, Casale JF, Wojno HL. Hydroxyzine: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):17-22.

Panicker S, Wojno HL, Ziska LH. Quantitation of the major alkaloids in opium from Papaver setigerum DC. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):13-9.

Peters DE. Diltiazem HCl: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):11-6.

Phelan CP. Quantitation and enantiomeric determination of propoxyphene using capillary zone electrophoresis. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):31-8.

Piñero EL, Casale JF. Quantitation of cocaine by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection utilizing isopropylcocaine as a structurally related internal standard. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):47-53.

Ramsey RT, Woods P. Improvised explosive device disguised as a smoking pipe. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):34-5.

Reed EC, Kiddon GS. The characterization of three FLY compounds. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):26-33.

Rodriguez WR, Allred RA. Synthesis of trans-4-methylaminorex from norephedrine and potassium cyanate. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):154-65.

Rodriguez-Cruz SE. Analysis and characterization of designer tryptamines using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):107-29.

Rodriguez-Cruz SE. Analysis and characterization of psilocybin and psilocin using liquid chromatography - electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS) with collision-induced-dissociation (CID) and source-induced-dissociation (SID). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):175-82.

Ropero-Miller JD, Stout PR, Bynum ND, Casale JF. Comparison of the novel direct analysis in real time time-of-flight mass spectrometry (AccuTOF-DART™) and signature analysis for the identification of constituents of refined illicit cocaine. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):34-40.

Sarwar M. A new, highly specific color test for ketamine. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):24-8.

Sarwar M, McDonald JL. A rapid extraction and GC/MS methodology for the identification of psilocyn in mushroom/chocolate concoctions. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):177-83.

Smith PR, Frohwein AK, Hays PA, Lurie IS. Identification and quantitation of hydromorphone hydrochloride in Palladone® (extended time-release) capsules. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):39-45.

Spratley TK, Hays PA, Geer LC, Cooper SD, McKibben TD. Analytical profiles for five “designer” tryptamines. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):54-68.

Tsujikawa K, Kanamori T, Kuwayama K, Miyaguchi H, Iwata Y, Inoue H. Analytical profiles for 3,4,5-, 2,4,5-, and 2,4,6-trimethoxyamphetamine. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):12-23.

Valentino AMM, Fuentecilla K. Levamisole: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):134-7.

Vohlken BA, Layton SM. Instrumental separation of 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) from 1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-propanol, a co-eluting compound. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):32-6.

Waumans D, Bruneel N, Hermans B, Tytgat J. A rapid and simple GC/MS screening method for 4-methoxyphenol in illicitly prepared 4-methoxyamphetamine (PMA). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):184-9.

Waumans D, Bruneel N, Tytgat J. Anise oil as a precursor for 2-alkoxy-5-methoxybenzaldehydes. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):4-10.

Wesley JF. Osmolality - A novel and sensitive tool for detection of tampering of beverages adulterated with ethanol, gamma-butyrolactone, and 1,4-butanediol, and for detection of dilution-tampered Demerol syringes. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):8-17.

Wisniewski ES, Hays PA. Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):54-65.

Zimmerman MM. The identification of 5-methoxy-alpha-methyltryptamine (5-MeO-AMT). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):158-62.

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Five Year Index (by Compound or Topic)

Anise oil (as a precursor): Waumans D, Bruneel N, Tytgat J. Anise oil as a precursor for 2-alkoxy-5-methoxybenzaldehydes. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):4-10.

Bufotenine (in yopo seeds): Blackledge RD, Phelan CP. Identification of bufotenine in yopo seeds via GC/IRD. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):3-11.

1,4-Butanediol: Garcia AD, Catterton AJ. 1,4-Butanediol (BD) - Forensic profile. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):44-54.

Carisoprodol: Mohrhaus AS, Gratz SR. Identification and determination of carisoprodol in tablets by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):36-41.

cis-Cinnamoylcocaine (isolation of): Casale JF, Piñero EL, Corbeil EM. Isolation of cis-cinnamoylcocaine from crude illicit cocaine via alumina column chromatography. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):37-41.

Cobalt thiocyanate test (modified conditions): Deakin AL. A study of acids used for the acidified cobalt thiocyanate test for cocaine base. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):40-3.

Cocaine (analysis by AccuTOF-DART™): Ropero-Miller JD, Stout PR, Bynum ND, Casale JF. Comparison of the novel direct analysis in real time time-of-flight mass spectrometry (AccuTOF-DART™) and signature analysis for the identification of constituents of refined illicit cocaine. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):34-40.

Cocaine base (containing mannitol): Casale JF. Assessment of the volatility (smokeability) of cocaine base containing 50 percent mannitol: Is it a smokeable form of “crack” cocaine? Microgram Journal 2005;3(3- 4):130-3.

Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone: Wisniewski ES, Hays PA. Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):54-65.

1-Dehydromethandrostenolone: Blackledge RD. The identification of 1-dehydromethandrostenolone. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):186-9.

Desloratadine: DiPari SC, Bordelon JA, Skinner HF. Desloratadine: The reaction byproduct of the reduction of cold tablets containing Loratadine with hydriodic acid/red phosphorus. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):69-77.

Diltiazem: Peters DE. Diltiazem HCl: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):11-6.

Dimethoxymethylphenethylamines: Allred RA. Spectral characterization of 2,4-dimethoxy-3-methylphenethylamine and comparison to 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenethylamine (“2C-D”). Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):16-26.

Dimethylamphetamine: Chan KB, Chong YK, Nazarudin M. The identification of N,N-dimethylamphetamine (DMA) in an exhibit in Malaysia. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):163-8.

Dimethylcathinone: Dal Cason TA. Synthesis and identification of N,N-dimethylcathinone hydrochloride. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):3-12.

Duquenois-Levine and cobalt thiocyanate tests (alternate solvents): Hanson AJ. Specificity of the Duquenois-Levine and cobalt thiocyanate tests substituting methylene chloride or butyl chloride for chloroform. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):183-5.

Eszopiclone (Lunesta™): Franckowski RE, Thompson RA. Eszopiclone (Lunesta™): An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):29-36.

Explosive device (disguised as a drug smoking pipe): Ramsey RT, Woods P. Improvised explosive device disguised as a smoking pipe. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):34-5.

FLY Compounds: Reed EC, Kiddon GS. The characterization of three FLY compounds. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):26-33.

gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, silver salt: DeFrancesco JV. gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, silver salt (AgGHB): Identification of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) via conversion to the silver salt. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):46-53.

3-Hydroxy-N-methylphenethylamine (from reduction of phenylephrine): Kitlinski LM, Harman AL, Brousseau MM, Skinner HF. Reduction of phenylephrine with hydriodic acid/red phosphorus or iodine/red phosphorus: 3-Hydroxy-N-methylphenethylamine. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):142-53.

Hydroxyzine: Odeneal II NG, Casale JF, Wojno HL. Hydroxyzine: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):17-22.

Indanylamphetamines: Casale JF, McKibben TD, Bozenko JS, Hays PA. Characterization of the“Indanylamphetamines.” Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):3-10.

Isopropylcocaine (standard for quantitation of cocaine): Piñero EL, Casale JF. Quantitation of cocaine by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection utilizing isopropylcocaine as a structurally related internal standard. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):47-53.

Ketamine (color test): Sarwar M. A new, highly specific color test for ketamine. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):24-8.

Letrozole (FemaraTM): Geer LC, Hays PA. Letrozole (Femara®). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):190-5. 58 Microgram Journal, Volume 5, Numbers 1-4 (January - December 2007)

Levamisole: Valentino AMM, Fuentecilla K. Levamisole: An analytical profile. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3- 4):134-7.

Literature Review: Klein RFX, Hays PA. Detection and analysis of drugs of forensic interest, 1992 - 2001; A literature review. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):55-153.

Marijuana (analysis for fatty acids in): Fucci N. Analysis of fatty acids in marijuana (Cannabis sativa leaf). Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):20-6.

Marijuana (overview of DNA methods for analysis of): Coyle HM, Palmbach T, Juliano N, Ladd C, Lee HC. An overview of DNA methods for the identification and individualization of marijuana. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):196-207.

Marijuana (local survey of potency): Newell CJ. Potency of cannabis seized in central Florida during June 2002. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):37-9.

Methamphetamine (preparation from over-the-counter PSE-containing products): Bianchi RP, Shah MN, Rogers DH, Mrazik TJ. Laboratory analysis of the conversion of pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine from over-the-counter products. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):11-5.

Methorphan: Lurie IS, Cox KA. Rapid chiral separation of dextro- and levo- methorphan using capillary electrophoresis with dynamically coated capillaries. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):138-41.

4-Methoxy-N-ethylamphetamine: Casale JF, Hays PA, Spratley TK, Smith PR. The characterization of 4-methoxy-N-ethylamphetamine hydrochloride. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):42-5.

5-Methoxy-alpha-methyltryptamine: Zimmerman MM. The identification of 5-methoxy-alpha-methyltryptamine (5-MeO-AMT). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):158-62.

4-Methoxyphenol (in PMA): Waumans D, Bruneel N, Hermans B, Tytgat J. A rapid and simple GC/MS screening method for 4-methoxyphenol in illicitly prepared 4-methoxyamphetamine (PMA). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):184-9.

trans-4-Methylaminorex: Rodriguez WR, Allred RA. Synthesis of trans-4-methylaminorex from norephedrine and potassium cyanate. Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):154-65.

3,4-Methylenedioxy-(2-hydroxyethyl)amphetamine: Koper C, Ali-Tolppa E, Bozenko Jr. JS, Dufey V, Puetz M, Weyermann C, Zrcek F. Identification of a new amphetamine type stimulant: 3,4-Methylenedioxy- (2-hydroxyethyl)amphetamine (MDHOET). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):166-74.

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (profiling): Makino Y, Kurobane S, Miyasaka K, Nagano K. Profiling of ecstasy tablets seized in Japan. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):169-76.

1-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-propanol (in MDA): Vohlken BA, Layton SM. Instrumental separation of 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) from 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-propanol, a co-eluting compound. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):32-6.

Mimosa hostilis: Fasanello JA, Placke AD. The isolation, identification, and quantitation of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in Mimosa hostilis. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):41-50.

Modafinil: Morris JA. Analytical profile of Modafinil. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):27-31.

Nimetazepam (in Erimin-5 tablets): Chong YK, Kaprawi MM, Chan KB. The quantitation of nimetazepam in Erimin-5 tablets and powders by reverse-phase HPLC. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):27-33.

Ninhydrin analogues (as spray reagents for TLC): Azoury M, Zelkowicz A, Goren Z, Almog J. Evaluation of ninhydrin analogues and other electron-deficient compounds as spray reagents for drugs on thin layer chromatograms. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):23-31.

Osmolality: Wesley JF. Osmolality - A novel and sensitive tool for detection of tampering of beverages adulterated with ethanol, gamma-butyrolactone, and 1,4-butanediol, and for detection of dilution-tampered Demerol syringes. Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):8-17.

Palladone (hydromorphone hydrochloride): Smith PR, Frohwein AK, Hays PA, Lurie IS. Identification and quantitation of hydromorphone hydrochloride in Palladone® (extended time-release) capsules. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):39-45.

Papaver setigerum (analysis of): Panicker S, Wojno HL, Ziska LH. Quantitation of the major alkaloids in opium from Papaver setigerum DC. Microgram Journal 2007;5(1-4):13-9.

Phenethylamines and methylenedioxyamphetamines (analysis by LC-AP-EIMS): Krawczeniuk AS. Identification of phenethylamines and methylenedioxyamphetamines using liquid chromatography atmospheric pressure electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):78-100.

Phentermine (in Ionamin 30 capsules): Edwards NR. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Ionamin 30 capsules (containing a time-release formulation of phentermine). Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):66-9.

Piperazines: Maurer HH. Mass spectra of select benzyl- and phenyl- piperazine designer drugs. Microgram Journal 2004;2(1-4):22-6.

Propoxyphene: Phelan CP. Quantitation and enantiomeric determination of propoxyphene using capillary zone electrophoresis. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):31-8.

Psilocybe mushroom/chocolate concoctions: Sarwar M, McDonald JL. A rapid extraction and GC/MS methodology for the identification of psilocyn in mushroom/chocolate concoctions. Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):177-83.

Psilocybin and psilocin (analysis by LC-ESI-MS): Rodriguez-Cruz SE. Analysis and characterization of psilocybin and psilocin using liquid chromatography - electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS) with collision-induced-dissociation (CID) and source-induced-dissociation (SID). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3- 4):175-82.

Psychotria viridis: Blackledge RD, Taylor CM. Psychotria viridis – A botanical source of dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Microgram Journal 2003;1(1-2):18-22.

SWGDRUG: Bono JP. Report of the Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs (SWGDRUG) Conference (Montreal). Microgram Journal 2003;1(3-4):208-36.

3,4,5-, 2,4,5-, and 2,4,6-Trimethoxyamphetamine: Tsujikawa K, Kanamori T, Kuwayama K, Miyaguchi H, Iwata Y, Inoue H. Analytical profiles for 3,4,5-, 2,4,5-, and 2,4,6-trimethoxyamphetamine. Microgram Journal 2006;4(1-4):12-23.

Tryptamines: Spratley TK, Hays PA, Geer LC, Cooper SD, McKibben TD. Analytical profiles for five “designer” tryptamines. Microgram Journal 2005;3(1-2):54-68.

Tryptamines (analysis by ESI-MS): Rodriguez-Cruz SE. Analysis and characterization of designer tryptamines using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Microgram Journal 2005;3(3-4):107-29.

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