Letter: Ion–molecule reactions of the benzoyl ion [C6H5CO]+ with compounds containing the amine functional group in a quadrupole ion trap

Eur. J. Mass Spectrom. 4, 103–106 (1998)
DOI: 10.1255/ejms.195

Letter: Ion–molecule reactions of the benzoyl ion [C₆H₅CO]⁺ with compounds containing the amine functional group in a quadrupole ion trap

Brian L. Williamson and Colin S. Creaser^*
Department of Chemistry and Physics, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.

ABSTRACT:

The benzoyl ion, [C₆H₅CO]⁺, reacts within the time and pressure regimes of the quadrupole ion trap with compounds containing an amine functional group to yield characteristic [M + 105]⁺, [M – NH₂]⁺ and [C₆H₅CONH₃]⁺ product ions. Product ion distributions are determined by the amine environment, making it a potentially useful probe for establishing the presence and chemical environment of amine groups.

Keywords: Ion–molecule reactions, benzoyl, ion, chemical ionisation, quadrupole ion trap, mass spectrometry.

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