Lee, Chuping published the artcileToward understanding the ionization mechanism of matrix-assisted ionization using mass spectrometry experiment and theory, Application In Synthesis of 91-15-6, the main research area is ionization mechanism MALDI mass spectrometry experiment theory.
Rationale : Matrix-assisted ionization (MAI) mass spectrometry does not require voltages, a laser beam, or added heat to initiate ionization, but it is strongly dependent on the choice of matrix and the vacuum conditions. High charge state distributions of nonvolatile analyte ions produced by MAI suggest that the ionization mechanism may be similar to that of electrospray ionization (ESI), but different from matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI). While significant information is available for MAI using mass spectrometers operating at atm. and intermediate pressure, little is known about the mechanism at high vacuum. Methods : Eleven MAI matrixes were studied on a high-vacuum time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer using a 266. nm pulsed laser beam under otherwise typical MALDI conditions. Detailed comparisons with the commonly used MALDI matrixes and theor. prediction were made for 3-nitrobenzonitrile (3-NBN), which is the only MAI matrix that works well in high vacuum when irradiated with a laser. Results : Screening of MAI matrixes with good absorption at 266 nm but with various degrees of volatility and laser energies suggests that volatility and absorption at the laser wavelength may be necessary, but not sufficient, criteria to explain the formation of multiply charged analyte ions. 3-NBN produces intact, highly charged ions of nonvolatile analytes in high-vacuum TOF using a laser, demonstrating that ESI-like ions can be produced in high vacuum. Theor. calculations and mass spectra suggest that thermally induced proton transfer, which is the major ionization mechanism in MALDI, is not important with the 3-NBN matrix at 266 nm laser wavelength. 3-NBN:analyte crystal morphol. is, however, important in ion generation in high vacuum. Conclusions : The 3-NBN MAI matrix produces intact, highly charged ions of nonvolatile compounds in high-vacuum TOF mass spectrometers with the aid of ablation and/or heating by laser irradiation, and shows a different ionization mechanism from that of typical MALDI matrixes.
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry published new progress about Ionization. 91-15-6 belongs to class nitriles-buliding-blocks, name is Phthalonitrile, and the molecular formula is C8H4N2, Application In Synthesis of 91-15-6.
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