ISSN:
0030-493X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
In general, ions corresponding to [M + H]+ and/or [M + NH4]+ are observed in thermospray mass spectrometry (TSMS) when using ammonium acetate in the liquid carrier. For several quinones investigated, unique thermospray mass spectra were detected with a mass spectral peak corresponding to an [M + 16]+ ion being observed in aqueous ammonium acetate solutions. Investigation of l,4-benzoquinone (BQU) and structurally analogous quinones indicated that amine conjugate formation with BQU and similar quinones was the origin of the unique [M + 16]+ ion in TSMS. When methanol was added to the liquid carrier, ions corresponding to methoxy conjugation were detected. High-performance liquid chromatography followed by TSMS or electrochemical detection gave evidence that this amine and methoxy conjugate formation was occurring in the thermospray source area.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oms.1210260806
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