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Retrospective detection and identification of markers of chemical warfare agents are important aspects of verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Alkyl alkylphosphonic acids (AAPAs) and alkylphosphonic acids (APAs) are important markers of nerve agents. We describe the development and optimization of a new gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) injection port fluorination method for the derivatization of AAPAs and APAs. The process involved the injection of acids with trifluoroacetic anhydride in GC/MS, where acids are converted into their corresponding volatile fluorides. Various reaction conditions such as fluorinating agent, injection port temperature and splitless time were optimized. The maximum reaction efficiency of the acids with trifluoroacetic anhydride was observed at 230 degrees C injection port temperature with a splitless time of 2 min. APAs showed best analytical efficiencies at 400 degrees C injection port temperature, while the other conditions were similar to those of AAPAs. The linearities of response for APAs and AAPAs were in the range of 1-25 and 5-100 microg mL(-1), respectively, with limits of detection ranging from 500 pg to 800 ng mL(-1).  相似文献   

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A series of six bimetallic oxovanadium complexes (1-6; only one was purified) were investigated by electrospray quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-QTOF-MS/MS) in negative-ion mode. Radical molecular anions [M](.-) were observed in MS mode. Fragmentation patterns of [M](.-) were proposed, and elemental compositions of most of the product ions were confirmed on the basis of the high-resolution ESI-CID-MS/MS spectra. A complicated series of low-abundance product ions similar to electron impact (EI) ionization spectra indicated the radical character of the precursor ions. Fragment ions at m/z 214, 200, and 182 seem to be the characteristic ions of bimetallic oxovanadium complexes. These ions implied the presence of a V-O-V bridge bond, which might contribute to stabilization of the radical. To obtain more information for structural elucidation, three representative bimetallic oxovanadium complexes (1-3) were analyzed further by MS in positive-ion mode. Positive-ion ESI-MS produced adduct ions of [M + H](+), [M + Na](+), and [M + K](+). The fragmentation patterns of [M + Na](+) were different than those of radical molecular anions [M](.-). Relatively simple fragmentation occurred for [M + Na](+), possibly due to even-electron ion character. Negative-ion MS and MS/MS spectra of the hydrolysis product of Complex 1 supported these finding, in particular, the existence of a V-O-V bridge bond.  相似文献   

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Selective extraction and enrichment of nerve agent degradation products has been achieved using zirconia based commercial solid-phase extraction cartridges. Target analytes were O-alkyl alkylphosphonic acids and alkylphosphonic acids, the environmental markers of nerve agents such as sarin, soman and VX. Critical extraction parameters such as modifier concentration, nature and volume of washing and eluting solvents were investigated. Amongst other anionic compounds, selectivity in extraction was observed for organophosphorus compounds. Recoveries of analytes were determined by GC-MS which ranged from 80% to 115%. Comparison of zirconia based solid-phase extraction method with anion-exchange solid-phase extraction revealed its selectivity towards phosphonic acids. The limits of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) with selected analytes were achieved down to 4.3 and 8.5 ng mL(-1), respectively, in selected ion monitoring mode.  相似文献   

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A new analytical method based on liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI‐MS/MS) is proposed and validated for the identification and quantification of alkyl alkylphosphonic acids (AAPAs) in aqueous matrices. Retrospective detection and identification of degradation products of chemical warfare agents is important as an indicator of possible use of chemical warfare agents or of environmental contamination. A commercially available solution of 1,9‐nonanediyl‐bis‐(3‐methylimidazolium)bisfluoride (NBMI) allowed detection of AAPAs by positive mode electrospray ionization mass spectrometry by forming an adduct with AAPAs. MS/MS experiments using an ion trap analyzer were carried out for unambiguous identification of AAPAs. Different parameters were optimized in order to obtain both an adequate chromatographic separation and a high sensitivity using experimental design methodology. Quantification was done with matrix‐matched calibration standards of AAPAs. The method was validated in terms of linearity (r2 >0.982), intra‐ and inter‐day precisions (RSD below 15%), and robustness. The method is sensitive enough for the determination of AAPAs in aqueous matrices, with limits of detection in the 1–5 ng mL–1 range and limits of quantification in the 5–20 ng mL–1 range. Finally, the method was successfully applied to determine these AAPAs in aqueous samples provided by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons during 26th and 29th official proficiency tests. The added advantage of this method is identification of low mass range analyte at high mass range, which obviates the background noise at low mass range. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

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Preconcentration of chemical warfare agent degradation products (alkylphosphonic acids and alkyl alkylphosphonic acids) in low-conductivity matrices (purified water, tap water and local river water) by field-amplified sample stacking (FASS) was developed for capillary electrophoresis (CE) coupled to ion trap mass spectrometry. FASS was performed by adding a mixture of HCOONH(4) and NH(4)OH in appropriate concentrations to the sample. This allowed to control the conductivity and the pH of the sample in order to obtain FASS performances that are independent of analyte concentration. The influence of different parameters on FASS (sample to background electrolyte (BGE) conductivity ratio, injection volume and concentration of BGE) was studied to determine the optimal conditions and was rationalized by using the theoretical model developed by Burgi and Chien. A good correlation was obtained between the bulk electroosmotic velocity predicted by this model and the experimental value deduced from the migration time of the electroosmotic flow marker detected by mass spectrometry (MS). This newly developed method was successfully applied to the analysis of tap water and local river water fortified with the analytes and provided a 10-fold sensitivity enhancement in comparison to the signal obtained without preconcentration procedure. The quite satisfactory repeatability and linearity for peak areas obtained in the 0.5-5 microg mL(-1) concentration range allow quantitative analysis to be implemented. Limits of detection of 0.25-0.5 microg mL(-1) for the alkyl alkylphosphonic acids and of 0.35-5 microg mL(-1) for the alkylphosphonic acids were reached in tap water and river water.  相似文献   

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This paper details an on-flow liquid chromatography–ultraviolet–nuclear magnetic resonance (LC–UV–NMR) method for the retrospective detection and identification of alkyl alkylphosphonic acids (AAPAs) and alkylphosphonic acids (APAs), the markers of the toxic nerve agents for verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Initially, the LC–UV–NMR parameters were optimized for benzyl derivatives of the APAs and AAPAs. The optimized parameters include stationary phase C18, mobile phase methanol:water 78:22 (v/v), UV detection at 268 nm and 1H NMR acquisition conditions. The protocol described herein allowed the detection of analytes through acquisition of high quality NMR spectra from the aqueous solution of the APAs and AAPAs with high concentrations of interfering background chemicals which have been removed by preceding sample preparation. The reported standard deviation for the quantification is related to the UV detector which showed relative standard deviations (RSDs) for quantification within ±1.1%, while lower limit of detection upto 16 μg (in μg absolute) for the NMR detector. Finally the developed LC–UV–NMR method was applied to identify the APAs and AAPAs in real water samples, consequent to solid phase extraction and derivatization. The method is fast (total experiment time ∼2 h), sensitive, rugged and efficient.  相似文献   

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Several chromanol drug substance candidates exhibit unconventional behavior under the soft ionization conditions of fast atom bombardment and electrospray ionization in the mass spectrometer. Under FAB, these compounds produce radical cation molecular ions rather than protonated molecular ions. Similarly, under acidic mobile phase conditions in an electrospray LC-MS experiment, they produce radial cation molecular ions. Upon changing to a neutral, ammonium acetate-containing mobile phase, the molecular ion species is an ammonium adduct. The two example compounds behave conventionally under negative ion detection, both being free carboxylic acids and forming abundant [M - H](-). Examination of structural analogs indicates that the chromanol, methoxyl and chroman compounds behave this way. Oxidation to a chromanone causes formation of a conventional [M + H](+). Oxidation to a chromene produces even more complex behavior-namely a mixture of [M - H](+), M(+') and [M + H](+). We propose that, for these compounds, elimination of a valence electron to form the radical cation is the more energetically favored reaction than attachment of a proton.  相似文献   

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A liquid chromatographic tandem mass spectrometric (LC-MS/MS) assay was developed and validated to determine valproic acid in human plasma. The method involved a solid-phase extraction of valproic acid and betamethasone valerate, an internal standard, from plasma and detection using an LC-MS/MS system with electrospray ionization source in negative ion mode. Separation was achieved within 3 min on a non-porous silica column with mobile phase containing ammonium acetate and methanol. Multiple reaction monitoring was utilized for detection monitoring at 142.89-142.89 for valproic acid and 457.21-457.21 for the internal standard. The calibration curve for valproic acid was linear over the range of 0.5-150 microg/mL. The limit of detection was 0.17 microg/mL and the lower limit of quantification was 0.5 microg/mL, when 0.2 mL plasma was used for extraction. The percentage coefficient of validation for accuracy and precision (inter- and intra-day) for this method was less than 9.5% with recovery ranging from 82.3 to 86.9% for valproic acid.  相似文献   

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Capillary electrophoresis (CE) coupled to ion trap mass spectrometry (MS) was evaluated for the separation and identification of chemical warfare agent degradation products (alkylphosphonic acids and alkyl alkylphosphonic acids). Different analytical parameters were optimized in negative ionization mode such as electrolyte composition (15 mM CH(3)COONH(4), pH 8.8), sheath liquid composition (MeOH/H(2)O/NH(3), 75:25:2, v/v/v), nebulization and ion trapping conditions. A standard mixture of five alkylphosphonic (di)acids and five alkyl alkylphosphonic (mono)acids containing isomeric compounds was used in order to evaluate CE selectivity and MS identification capability. The obtained electropherograms revealed that CE selectivity was very limited in the case of alkyl alkylphosphonic acid positional isomers, whereas isomeric isopropylphosphonic and propylphosphonic acids were baseline-separated. CE-MS-MS experiments provided an unambiguous identification of each isomeric co-migrating alkyl alkylphosphonic acids thanks to the presence of specific fragment ions. On the other hand, CE separation was mandatory for the identification of isomeric alkylphosphonic acids, which led to the same fragment ion and could not be differentiated by MS-MS. The developed method was applied to the analysis of soil extracts spiked with the analytes (before or after extraction treatment) and appeared to be very promising since resolution and sensitivity were similar to those observed in deionized water. Especially, analytes were detected and identified in soil extract spiked at 5 microg mL(-1) with each compound before extraction treatment.  相似文献   

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A quantitative liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS) method was developed for the analysis of the explosive, octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX). In negative ionization mode, HMX forms an acetate adduct ion [M + CH(3)COO](-), m/z 355, in the presence of a small amount of acetic acid in the mobile phase. The ESI collision-induced dissociation (CID) spectrum of m/z 355 was acquired and the transitions m/z 355 --> 147 and m/z 355 --> 174 were chosen for the determination of HMX in samples. Using this quantification technique, the method detection limit was 1.57 microg/L and good linearity was achieved in the range 5-500 microg/L. This method will help to unambiguously analyze environmentally relevant concentrations of HMX.  相似文献   

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Extraction, enrichment and gas chromatography mass spectrometric analysis of degradation products of nerve agents from water is of significant importance for verification of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and gathering forensic evidence of use of nerve agents. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were non-covalently functionalized with poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) to afford the cationic functionalized nano-tubes, which were used as solid-phase anionic-exchanger sorbents to extract the acidic degradation products of nerve agents from water. Extraction efficiencies of MWCNTs-PDDA were compared with those of mixed mode anion-exchange (HLB) and silica based strong anion-exchange (Si-SAX) cartridges. Optimized extraction parameters included MWCNTs-PDDA 12 mg, washing solvent 5 mL water and eluting solvent 3 mL of 0.1M aqueous HCl followed by 3 mL methanol. At 1 ng mL(-1) spiking concentration of mono- and di-basic phosphonic acids, MWCNTs-PDDA exhibited higher extraction efficiencies in comparison to Si-SAX and HLB. The limits of detection were achieved down to 0.05 and 0.11 ng mL(-1) in selected ion and full scan monitoring mode respectively; and limits of quantification in selected ion monitoring mode were achieved down to 0.21 ng mL(-1).  相似文献   

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Alkyl alkylphosphonic acids (AAPAs) are important environmental markers of nerve agents. A simple hollow fiber-based liquid–liquid–liquid microextraction (HFLLLME) technique has been developed to enrich the AAPAs from water. AAPAs were extracted from acidified aqueous phase to organic phase present in pores of the hollow fiber, and then back extracted into the alkaline acceptor phase present in the lumen of the hollow fiber. Variables affecting the HFLLLME process were optimized using a Plackett–Burman design and a Doehlert design. Optimal experimental conditions were: organic solvent, 1-octanol; pH of acceptor phase, 14; extraction time, 60 min; pH of donor phase, 1; and NaCl concentration, 10% (w/v). Depending upon the alkyl substituent, lower limits of detection varied from 0.1 to 100 ng mL−1 (S/N ≥ 5). Repeatability of the method was observed with relative standard deviation of 1.49–9.83% (n = 3). After validation, the method was applied to detect AAPAs present in the water sample provided by the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) during the 23rd official proficiency test. The added advantage of this method is that several successive extractions of AAPAs from the same water sample can be performed.  相似文献   

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The retrospective detection and identification of degradation products of chemical warfare agents are of immense importance in order to prove their spillage and use. A highly sensitive liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric (LC/ESI-MS/MS) method--using an imidazolium-based tricationic reagent--was developed for the detection and identification of the anionic degradation products of nerve agents. A commercially available solution of 1,3-imidazolium-bis-(1-hexylbenzylimidazolium) trifluoride (IBHBI) formed adducts with alkylphosphonic acids (APAs), allowing detection of the APAs by positive mode ESI-MS. Tandem mass spectrometry was used for the unambiguous identification of the APAs. Parameters influencing the formation and stability of these adduct during mass spectrometric analysis, such as solvent composition, concentration of IBHBI, effect of pH and interferences by salts, were optimized. The absolute limits of detection (0.1 ng) for achieved for the APAs were better than those previously reported, and linear dynamic ranges of 10-2000 ng mL(-1) were achieved. The method was repeatable with a relative standard deviation ≤7.3%. APAs present in aqueous samples provided by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons during the 22(nd) and 24(th) Official Proficiency tests were detected and identified as IBHBI adducts. The added advantage of this method is that low-mass analytes are detected at higher mass, thus obviating the problem with background noise at low mass.  相似文献   

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ω-(2-Aryl-4-oxothiazolidin-3-yl)alkylphosphonic acids are prepared in an easy workup procedure by the addition of methyl mercaptoacetate to in situ–generated arylideneaminoalkyl phosphonic acids.  相似文献   

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The use of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and dimethylformamide (DMF) as solvents in electrospray ionization (ESI) is suggested for the analysis of hydrophobic compounds. Its use was shown to overcome solubility problems and resulted in good quality electrospray spectra of protected hydrophobic peptides, sugars and other hydrophobic compounds. Intense protonated and/or sodiated molecules were formed in positive ion mode while negative ion mode resulted in [M + 95](-) ions from DMSO and [M + Cl](-) ions from DMF in cases where no significant molecular ion related peaks could be observed applying commonly used protic solvents such as methanol or acetonitrile. Deuterium labeling (d6-DMSO), high resolution experiments and tandem mass spectrometric measurements showed that the methanesulfonic acid (MSA), present in DMSO as a common impurity, is responsible for the formation of protonated molecules in positive ion mode and for methane sulfonate anion adducts [M + 95](-) in negative ion mode.  相似文献   

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Azaspiracid (AZA1), a recently discovered marine toxin, is responsible for the new human toxic syndrome, azaspiracid poisoning (AZP), which is caused by the consumption of contaminated shellfish. A new, sensitive liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) method has been developed for the determination of AZA1 and its analogues, 8-methylazaspiracid (AZA2) and 22-demethylazaspiracid (AZA3). Separation of these toxins was achieved using reversed-phase LC and coupled, via an electrospray ionisation (ESI) source, to an ion-trap mass spectrometer. Spectra showed the protonated molecules, [M + H]+, and their major product ions, due to the sequential loss of two water molecules, [M + H - H2O]+, [M + H - 2H2O]+, in addition to fragment ions that are characteristic of these cyclic polyethers. A highly specific and sensitive LC/MS(3) analytical method was developed and, using shellfish extracts containing AZA1, the detection limit (S/N = 3) was 4 pg on-column, corresponding to 0.8 ng/mL. Using the protocol presented here, this is equivalent to 0.37 ng/g shellfish tissue and good linear calibrations were obtained for AZA1 in shellfish extracts (average r2 = 0.9988). Good reproducibility was achieved with % RSD values (N = 5) ranging from 1.5% (0.75 microg/mL) to 4.2% (0.05 microg/mL). An efficient procedure for the extraction of toxins from shellfish aided the development of a rapid protocol for the determination of the three predominant azaspiracids.  相似文献   

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A method based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) has been evaluated and standardized for the analysis of pentafluorobenzyl (PFB) derivatives of alkylphosphonic, O-alkyl alkylphosphonic and phosphonothioic acids. The pentafluorobenzyl (PFB) derivatives are much more stable as compared to the conventionally used trimethylsilyl derivatives. The conditions for the derivatization and analysis have been optimized to achieve the best detection limits in negative chemical ionization (NCI) mode.  相似文献   

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The influence of different eluents in positive and negative ion mode thermospray liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was studied with several groups of pesticides, including carbamates, chlorotriazines, phenylureas, phenoxy acids and organophosphorus and quaternary ammonium compounds, and the corresponding degradation products. Using the positive ion mode in combination with reversed-phase eluents the base peaks generally corresponded either to [M + H]+ for the chlorotriazines and their hydroxy metabolites or to [M + NH4]+ for the carbamates, the phenylureas, the organophosphorus pesticides and their oxygen analogues. In the negative ion mode different processes such as (dissociative) electron-capture and anion attachment mechanisms occurred. Fragment ions such as [M - CONHCH3]- for the carbamates, [M - H]- for the chlorotriazines, phenylureas and chlorinated phenoxy acids and [M].-, [M - R]- (R being a methyl or ethyl group) for organophosphorus pesticides were usually formed. Depending on the eluent additive used (ammonium acetate, ammonium formate and/or chloroacetonitrile), three different adduct ions were formed: [M + CH3COO]-, [M + HCOO]- and [M + Cl]-. Normal-phase eluents with cyclohexane, n-hexane and/or dichloromethane provided more structural information and enhanced the response of several compounds. The positive ion mode was useful for the detection of chlorinated phenoxy acids and chlorophenols which could not be detected in the positive ion mode using reversed-phase systems. The base peaks generally corresponded to [M].+, [M + H]+ or [M - Cl]+. For the characterization of difenzoquat, a quaternary ammonium pesticide of which trace level analysis is troublesome, a post-column ion-pair extraction system was used. An aqueous mobile phase with a sulphonate-type counter ion was applied and an extraction solvent containing cyclohexane-dichloromethane-n-butanol (45:45:10) was used in thermospray liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Illustrative examples of the determination of residue levels of pesticides in soil matrices are shown.  相似文献   

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On-site verification of the chemical weapon convention (CWC) requires provision for the detection and identification of alkyl phosphonic acids as well as some organic acids that are amenable to GC-MS only after derivatisation. Various derivatisation methods have been used for the identification of these acids and for many cases the methyl derivatives are less prone to artifacts possibly leading to false positive identification. Methylation with diazomethane is widely used but, especially for on-site analysis it has limitation due to the potential explosive and health hazards. Other methylation procedures like trimethylsilyldiazomethane (TMSD), thermally assisted methylation (TAM) by trimethylphenylammonium hydroxide (TMPAH) and trimethylsulfonium hydroxide (TMSH) are evaluated. Data for methylation for the alkyl alkylphosphonic acids, alkylphosphonic acids and benzilic acid are reported. In addition, TAM followed by the silylation in the same sample without any additional sample preparation is also reported. Several parameters such as solvent, temperature, amount of reagents, time, etc. were studied. The two commercially available reagents namely, TMPAH and TMSH for TAM and subsequent silylation were evaluated. The LOD with TMPAH was below 0.5 ng per injection since all of the acids were detected by GC-MS with the S/N of >3 in full scan mode by AMDIS and their inter day relative standard deviation was from 4.7% to 10.8%.  相似文献   

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A rapid analytical method based on liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) using electrospray ionization in negative ion detection mode was developed for the analysis of underivatized iodoacetic acid in water. The method was applied to model reaction mixtures in the study of the formation of iodoacetic acid after chlorinated tap water was boiled in the presence of potassium iodide or iodized table salt. Samples can be directly analyzed by the LC/MS/MS system without extraction or chemical derivatization. Limit of detection was determined to be 0.3 microg/L (or 0.3 ng/mL) and limit of quantitation was about 1 microg/L (1 ng/mL).  相似文献   

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