| Instrument parameters | Settings |
|---|---|
| Inlet | 250°C, splitless mode |
| Carrier gas | Helium (1.5 mL/min) |
| Oven temperature | 40°C for 5 min, then 2°C/min to 150°C (hold time 5 min) then increased to 250°C at 10°C/min (hold time 5 min) |
| Injection volume | 1 mL |
| Ionization mode | Electron ionization (AEI), 70 eV |
| Ion source temperature | 230°C |
| Scan mode | Full scan (50-500 m/z) |