Leucine and isoleucine in chemical ionization and plasma desorption mass spectrometry: A comparative study

Guy Bouchoux, Sophie Bourcier, Yannik Hoppilliard, Christine Mauriac

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Abstract

The NH3 and CH4 chemical ionization mass spectra of leucine and isoleucine are compared with their plasma desorption mass spectra. Mass‐analysed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) and collision‐induced dissociation (CID)/MIKE experiments are also presented and the mechanisms of the formation and dissociation of immonium ions [M – CO2H2]+ are discussed. A comparison between the various ionization techniques reveals that plasma desorption produces pseudo‐molecular ions whose internal energy lies between zero and 300 kJ mol−1.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1064-1072
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Mass Spectrometry
Volume28
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1993

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