The fat and oil from myocastor coypus have been analysed by gas chromatography. Eight components were identified with a rapid and reliable method. Chromatographic conditions were as follows:column,10% DEGS on Chromosorb W AW DMCS(60 - 80 mesh),1.3m × 3.0mm i.d.;column temp.,195℃;injection temp.,250℃;detector temp,.250℃;carrier gas N2 with flow rate of 35mL/min.