An efficient microwave-assisted solvent extraction(MASE) method has been developed for the determination of two polycyclic musks in soil,sediment and plants.A centrifuged sample(1 or 5 g),mixed with 5 g of anhydrous sodium sulfate in a Teflon cell,was extracted with 30 mL of a 1∶1(V/V) mixture of acetone and hexane for 25 min,including a 5 min ramp with a 20 min hold at a controlled temperature of 120°C.After cooling,the extract was evaporated and cleaned up on a silica gel or activated carbon/silica gel co...