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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chromatography
  • Mass Spectrometry

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  • Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) is a powerful separation technique.
  • GC×GC generates large, complex datasets, posing challenges for data processing and analysis.
  • Existing software packages for GC×GC data evaluation vary significantly in functionality and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a standardized data analysis framework for GC×GC data.
  • To introduce an open-source dataset for benchmarking GC×GC software.
  • To enable a uniform and comprehensive evaluation of GC×GC software capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a data analysis framework.
  • Creation of an open-source benchmark dataset including standard compounds and chocolate aroma profiles.
  • Anonymous investigation of eight GC×GC software packages for fundamental and advanced functionalities.

Main Results:

  • Differences were observed in the determination of parameters like retention times and mass spectra across evaluated software.
  • The proposed framework and dataset facilitate objective software comparison.
  • Identified variations highlight the need for standardized evaluation in GC×GC data analysis.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized framework and open-source dataset are crucial for evaluating GC×GC software.
  • Consistent data analysis ensures reliable interpretation of complex GC×GC data.
  • This work promotes more accurate and reproducible results in GC×GC applications.