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Table 3 Alkanes used for semi-quantifying compounds of interest

From: A comparison of semi-quantitative methods suitable for establishing volatile profiles

RT compound

Compound

RT alkane

Alkane used for semi-quantification

2.23

Methyl 2-methylbutanoate

2.325

Octane

5.58

β-myrcene

5.820

Decane

6.62

Ocimene

5.820

Decane

7.19

Acetophenone

7.954

Undecane

7.77

Methyl benzoate

7.954

Undecane

7.96

Nonanal

7.954

Undecane

9.03

Acetophenone, 2′-hydroxy

9.797

Dodecane