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Liquid supports for ultraviolet atmospheric pressure matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization
Author(s) -
Turney Kevin,
Harrison W. W.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
rapid communications in mass spectrometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.528
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1097-0231
pISSN - 0951-4198
DOI - 10.1002/rcm.1379
Subject(s) - chemistry , analytical chemistry (journal) , desorption , mass spectrometry , matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization , sample preparation , ionization , absorbance , atmospheric pressure , chromophore , chromatography , atmospheric pressure chemical ionization , analyte , ion , chemical ionization , organic chemistry , adsorption , oceanography , geology
Abstract Atmospheric pressure (AP) liquid matrices for ultraviolet (UV) matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) are presented. Doping a known organic chromophore, α ‐cyano‐4‐hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA), into liquid media yielded a homogenous sample system with simplified sample preparation, increased sample lifetime, and added utility for APMALDI ion sources. Compared with vacuum situations, AP matrices are not as limited by vapor pressure, so liquid matrix formulations can focus on desorption and ionization versus vacuum stability and source contamination. The parameters studied include chromophore concentration, liquid support variations, and quantitation capability. Chromophore concentration adjustments provided insight into the necessary absorbance for UV‐APMALDI and demonstrated the importance of laser penetration depth. Liquid support variations allowed adjustments of sample lifetime and analyte solvents. Extended sample lifetime is beneficial for instrument tuning and source optimization; however, increased liquid viscosity lowers signal intensity. The shot‐to‐shot reproducibility, as examined with individual ion packets, suggests that the liquid matrix can alleviate some inconsistencies seen with solid MALDI, suggesting a possibility for better quantitation. The measurements for laser penetration depth, solution viscosity, and solvent additives could add to the information on MALDI mechanisms. The liquid matrix offers advantages that complement current MALDI methods. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.