The scope of our research is to develop a method to discriminate and characterize isomeric analogs. This research aims to investigate if a method can be developed to confidently differentiate a large quantity, especially structural isomers. This protocol incorporates four modes of characterization that have previously not been coupled.

Using four orthogonal methods of identification for the analogs should improve the ability to differentiate isomers that are difficult to differentiate with current standard procedures. Fentanyl is a big societal concern in the opioid epidemic. New analogs created in illicit labs are being found every day, and having a methodology that quickly and confidentially helps determine each analogs that are in a sample could improve the efficiency in drug law enforcement.