Apr 7, 2022 · Liquid GC Samples Fill a GC vial to the 1.5 mL mark (Figure 2.93a) with a low boiling solvent (e.g. methanol, clean acetone, diethyl ether, or dichloromethane). Add one drop of the sample to be analyzed. If you think you possibly only added a half-drop, it's probably enough. Two drops are really too much.