Mira DS from Metrohm with KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library (Handheld) from Wiley combines a sensitive analytical instrument with the largest libraries available on handheld Raman systems.
Identification of fentanyl is difficult, as fentanyl is just one of a large class of molecular analogues. As a so-called fingerprint technique, Raman spectroscopy is very sensitive to minor structural changes within a group of analogues, this puts the spotlight on databases used to identify the compound, if the database is too small, a fentanyl analogue might go undetected.
The KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library (Handheld) from Wiley contains over 20 fentanyl analogues and when combined with Metrohm Raman’s proprietary Illicit Library means the Mira DS has a library capacity of >20,000 entries. Mira DS has great chemical specificity for correlation matching of these slightly different species, this accuracy, combined with Mira’s flexible, compact, rugged form factor, makes it an ideal solution for detecting fentanyl by security teams at the border and in the field.
The Mira DS is designed specifically for non-technical users with easily interchangeable Smart Tips, intuitive screen interface, and a straightforward guided workflow driven by Smart Acquire. From login to results is three simple steps. Library control is just as simple, a user can enable all libraries to access ID for >20,000 compounds or select a smaller library for fast, accurate matching.