A simple GC method with a capillary column was developed for simultaneous determination of 6 carrier solvents (ethanol, propylene glycol, glycerin, triacetin, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether and 1,3-butylene glycol) in flavor preparations. Samples were diluted with n-propanol, and 1 mu L aliquots were injected into a GC apparatus. No further treatments were carried out to remove interfering substances. Out of 96 flavor preparations, ethanol was found in 68, propylene glycol in 31, glycerin in 18, and triacetin in 12.