Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry: a practical guide

Abstract

Preface. Part I: The Fundamentals of GC/MS: What Is GC/MS. Mass Spectral Interpretation. Quantitation. Additional Literature Pertaining to Part I. Part II: GC Conditions, Derivatization, and Mass Spectral Interpretation of Specific Compound Types: Acids. Alcohols. Aldehydes. Amides. Amines. Amino Acids. Common Contaminants. Drugs and Metabolites. Esters. Ethers. Fluorinated Compounds. Gases. Glycols. Halogenated Compounds. Hydrocarbons. Isocyanates. Ketones. Nitriles. Nitroaromatics. Nitrogen-Containing Hetrocyclics. Nucleosides. Pesticides. Phenols. Phosphorus Compounds. Plasticizers. Prostaglandins. Solvents and Impurities. Steriods. Sugars. Sulfur Compounds. Additional Literature Pertaining to Part II. Part III: Ions for Determining Unknown Structures: M 1 to M 200. Part IV: Appendices: Definitions of Terms Related to Gas Chromatography. Tips for Gas Chromatography. Derivatives Found Useful in GC/MS. Cross Index Chart for GC Phases. McReynolds' Constants. Simple GC Troubleshooting. Definitions of Terms Related to Mass Spectrometry. Tips and Troubleshooting for Mass Spectrometry. Atomic Masses and Isotope Abundances. Structurally Significant McLafferty Rearrangement Ions. Isotope Patterns for ClxBry. Mixtures for Determining Mass Spectral Resolution. Additional Literature Pertaining to Part IV. Index.