Wine is a complex combination of water, alcohol and other substances such as organic acids, phenols, sugars, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The chemical interactions of these compounds, combined with the aging process, determine the quality of the color, taste and aroma of the wine. However, during this process, the chemical interactions can also play key roles in spoiling the wine. For instance, cork taint transpires when naturally occurring airborne fungi are in the presence of chlorophenol compounds to form 2,4,6-trichloranisole (TCA) in the wine. When this occurs, the wine’s aroma is reduced significantly and is replaced by an undesirable smell and taste.

To help regulate the spoilage, the wine industry tests for several compounds that are known to cause the spoilage. Our Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for wine are specifically designed for GC, GC/MS, HPLC and LC/MS analysis. These standards are manufactured from the highest purity starting materials and the highest grade of solvents available in order to guarantee superior quality.

Can’t find the standards you are looking for? Spex CertiPrep® can make custom standards to meet your exact needs. Contact us for more information at [email protected] or call us at 732-549-7144.

Chemicals sold by Cole-Parmer are not intended for and should not be (i) used for medical, surgical or other patient oriented applications, or (ii) combined with any food product or ingested in any form.

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