Interpretation of Mass Spectra of Organic Compounds

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Introduction

I. Scope and Definition

II. Historical Developments

III. "New Frontier" Developments

IV. Selection of Instrumentation

V. A Summary of Interpretation Objectives and Methods

References

Chapter 2 A Summary of Instrumentation

I. Introduction

II. Ion Sources

III. Ion Beam Separation Methods—A Means of Categorizing Instruments

IV. Ion Detection Methods

References

Chapter 3 The Mass Spectrum

I. Definitions

II. Recording the Mass Spectrum

III. Instrumental Variables Affecting the Mass Spectrum

IV. Sample Variables Affecting the Mass Spectrum

V. Types of Ions Observed

VI. Presentation of Mass Spectral Data for Interpretation

VII. Catalogs of Mass Spectral Data

References

Chapter 4 The Sample—Its Character and Handling

I. Applicability of Mass Spectrometry to a Wide Range of Sample Types

II. Types of Inlet Systems

III. Techniques of Sample Introduction

IV. Separation Techniques

V. Misinterpretation Associated with the Sample

VI. Combination of the Mass Spectrometer with Other Identification Techniques

References

Chapter 5 Fragmentation Reactions—Key to Interpretation of Mass Spectra

I. The Ionization Process

II. Theory of Mass Spectra

III. Energetics of Electron Impact Processes

IV. General Principles of Fragmentation

V. Obtaining Supporting Evidence for Fragmentation Mechanisms

VI. Predicting Fragmentation Mechanisms

References

Chapter 6 Proceeding with an Interpretation

I. Analytical Objectives

II. Miscellaneous Objectives

III. Assembling Information about a Sample

IV. Preinterpretation of Raw Data

V. The Molecular Ion as a Starting Point

VI. Deriving Qualitative Information

VII. Analysis of Mixtures

References

Chapter 7 The Rectangular Array and Interpretation Maps

I. Introduction

II. Columner Grouping of Characteristic Peaks

III. Interpretation Maps of Hydrocarbons

IV. Detection of Functional Groups

V. Ion Composition Maps

VI. Some Additional Benefits of the Array

References

Chapter 8 Computerizing Mass Spectral Data

I. Introduction

II. Objectives of Computerizing

III. Processing Batched Data

IV. Computer Identifications by Direct Comparison

V. Computer Identifications without a Reference Library

References

Chapter 9 Correlations Applied to Interpretations

I. Introduction

II. Applications of the Branching Rule

III. Applications of Beta-Bond Cleavages

IV. Alpha-Bond Cleavage

V. Cyclic Transitions or Rearrangements Useful in Identifications

VI. Fragmentation Behavior in Polyfunctional Compounds

References

General Bibliography and Comprehensive References

Appendixes I-V

Appendix I Structure-Correlation References for Some Organic and Related Compounds

Organization of the Index

Appendix II Interpretation Maps

Appendix III Current Catalogs and Compilations of Mass Spectral Data

Appendix IV Tables of Isotopic Abundances

Appendix V Computer Program

Author Index

Subject Index