ISSN:
0030-493X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Mass spectra of the four isomeric ethylbutyl ketones, C2H5CO-n-C4H9 (1), C2H5CO-iso-C4H9 (2), C2H5CO-sec-C4H9 (3) and C2H5 CO-t-C4H9 (4), are reported. The structure of the fragment ions produced from precursors of both high and low internal energy were identified by collision experiments in a six-sector mass spectrometer. Metastable molecular ions 1+· and 2+· behave identically in expelling CH3·, C3H6 and C2H5· to produce the same fragment ions: [C2H5C(OH)CHCHCH3]+, [C2H5C(OH)=CH2]+· and a mixture of [CHOHCHCHC2H5]+ and [CHOHCHC(CH3)2]+, respectively. The key isomerization step between 1+· and 2+· is a 1,2-enol-olefin shift. Metastable molecular ions 3+· and 4+· give essentially ethene and ethyl losses, respectively; the fragment ions are [C2H5C(OH)CHCH3]+· and [t-C4H9CO]+. Keto-enol isomerization also occurs to a significant extent for ions 1+· and 2+· and 3+·. In contrast, 1,2- or 1,3-ethylhydroxycarbene migrations are only marginal processes.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oms.1210281034
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