Multi-stage mass spectrometric studies of triterpenoid saponins in crude extracts from Acanthopanax senticosus Harms

Meng Cui, Weixing Sun, Fengrui Song, Zhi‐Qiang Liu, Shuying Liu

Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry · 1999 · 34 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Three triterpenoid saponins in crude extracts from Acanthopanax senticosus Harms have been investigated by use of multi-stage mass spectrometry (MSn) combined with electrospray ionization (ESI). MSn spectra were applied to direct structure elucidation of these saponins in crude plant extracts, in positive and negative ion mode. The characteristic fragmentations of triterpenoid saponins are discussed. The method provides a means of rapid initial screening of crude plant extracts. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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