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Loss of CH 2 O and H 2 O by stepwise mechanisms in mass spectrometry
Author(s) -
Lacey M. J.,
Macdonald C. G.,
Shan J. S.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
organic mass spectrometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.475
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1096-9888
pISSN - 0030-493X
DOI - 10.1002/oms.1210051206
Subject(s) - anisole , chemistry , mass spectrometry , mass spectrum , quinoline , ion , pyridine , medicinal chemistry , analytical chemistry (journal) , organic chemistry , chromatography , catalysis
Experimental evidence demonstrating reversible hydrogen transfer between specific positions in the molecular ions of anisole and o‐toluic acid suggests stepwise mechanisms for the loss of CH 2 O and H 2 O, respectively. Added support for a stepwise mechanism for the loss of CH 2 O is found in the mass spectra of pyridine and quinoline analogues.