Gel permeation chromatography – Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization – Mass spectrometry for characterization of polymer additives

The study presents the possibility to use gel permeation chromatography (GPC) with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI)-mass spectrometry for the analysis of polymer additives having molecular weights up to 2,000?g?mol^?1. Irganox 1010, Irganox 1035, Irganox 1076, and Irganox 3114 were analyzed in chloroform using 2.1-mm-internal-diameter GPC columns at the optimum flow rate of 50?µL min^?1. Based on the chemical formula, the APCI interface combined with chlorine ionization enabled us to predict the expected mass spectrum and to build libraries without needing to inject each additive separately. Quantification limits of about 100?µg of additive in 1?g of polymer (100?ppm) can be reached using single-ion-monitoring methods based on the calculated isotope distribution.     

Assessing the suitability of a green solvent for gel permeation chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis

The study presents the possibility of performing the analysis of oligomeric structures and polymer additives by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) mass spectrometry (MS) in dibuthoxymethane (DBM, butylal), a halogen-free and less hazardous solvent than typically used chloroform and tetrahydrofuran. Polystyrene oligomers and Irganox® additives were analyzed in DBM using 2.1?mm internal diameter GPC columns, allowing to decrease the flow rate down to 50?µL/min, compatible with APCI–MS interface. The ionization was controlled by adding 1% chloroform in DBM to obtain (M+Cl)^? adducts, allowing a fast optimization of method parameters.     

An Examination of the Coordination Chemistry of L2Pt(1,2-DITHIOLENES) Using Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Abstract

Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (APCI–MS) has been utilized in the characterization of two series of platinum dithiolene complexes, (COD)Pt(dt) 1, (COD)–Pt(edt) 2, (COD)Pt(dmid) 3, (COD)Pt(mnt) 4, (COD)Pt(eddo) 5, (COD)Pt(dddt) 6 and (Ph₃P)₂Pt(dt) 7, (Ph₃P)₂Pt(edt) 8, (Ph₃P)₂Pt(dmid) 9, (Ph₃P)₂Pt(dmit) 10, (Ph₃P)₂Pt(mnt) 11 (where COD = 1,5–cyclooctadiene, dt = ethane–1,2–dithiolate, edt = ethylene–1,2–dithiolate, dmid = 1,3–dithiole–2–oxo–4,5–dithiolate, dmit = 1,3–dithiole–2–thione–4,5–dithiolate, mnt = maleonitrile–1,2–dithiolate, eddo = 4–(ethylene–1′,2′–dithiolate)–1,3-dithiole–2–one, and dddt = 5,6–dihydro–1,4–dithiin–2,3–dithiolate). The series that contains triphenylphosphine is labile toward the loss of HPPh₃ ⁺. In addition, an orthometallated species involving the platinum and triphenylphosphine is identified. A dimer is identified for 2, which is shown to be a product of the experiment and not present in the parent material. In addition, a 1:1 adduct with NH₄ ⁺ is identified for 4 and 11 where the NH₄ ⁺ originates from the acid hydrolysis of acetonitrile. Finally, a highly unique ion, Pt⁺, a bare platinum ion, is observed in all COD complexes indicating that a radical mechanism must accompany the decomposition of the COD complexes during the fragmentation process.     

Review of the applications of different analytical techniques for coxibs research

An extensive survey of the literature published in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry journals has been conducted and analytical methods which were developed and used for the determination of some of the COX-2 inhibitors, a subclass of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in bulk drugs, formulations, and biological fluids have been reviewed. This review covers the time period from 1999 to present, during which over 140 analytical procedures including chromatographic, spectrometric, electrophoretic and voltammetric techniques were reported. Presented applications concern analysis of coxibs from pharmaceutical formulations and biological samples.     

二维液相色谱-质谱联用分离中药复方葛根芩连汤中的有效成分

建立了二维液相色谱-质谱联用方法分离中药复方葛根芩连汤的成分。以CN柱作第一维色谱柱,水和甲醇梯度洗脱分离;以ODS柱作第二维色谱柱,20 mmol/L乙酸铵缓冲液和乙腈梯度洗脱分离;质谱检测采用电喷雾电离/大气压化学电离（ESI/APCI）复合离子源,正负离子扫描。实验结果表明搭建的二维液相色谱的峰容量显著高于一维色谱,分离效率得到了明显的提高。以第一维色谱的第3个流分为例,对其二维分离进行仔细分析,发现质谱比紫外光谱检测到的组分多,质谱中采用负离子模式比正离子模式检测到的组分多。表明搭建的二维液相色谱-质谱分离平台分离效果好,提高了液相色谱的峰容量和分离效率。该方法操作简便,可作为中药等复杂体系分离分析的有效手段。     

ESI,APCI, and MALDI tandem mass spectrometry of poly(methyl acrylate)s: A comparison study for the structural characterization of polymers synthesized via CRP techniques and the software application to analyze MS/MS data

Research in polymer science and engineering is moving from classical methodologies to advanced analytical strategies in which mass spectrometry (MS)‐based techniques play a crucial role. The molecular complexity of polymers requires new characterization tools and approaches to elucidate the detailed structural information. In this contribution, a comparison study of poly(methyl acrylate)s (PMA) using different tandem mass spectrometry techniques (ESI, APCI, and MALDI MS/MS) is reported to provide insights into the macromolecular structure with the aid of a special MS/MS data interpretation software. Collision‐induced dissociation (CID) was utilized to examine the fragmentation pathways of PMAs synthesized via various controlled radical polymerization techniques. All three mass spectrometry techniques are used to analyze structural details of PMAs and the labile end‐groups are determined based on the fragmentation behavior in CID. Fragmentation products were identified which are characteristics for the cleavage between the polymer chain and the end‐group. The application of a tailor‐made software is shown to analyze complex MS/MS data, and it is proven that this kind of software will be helpful for polymer scientists to identify fragmentation products obtained by tandem mass spectrometry similar to the fields of proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and glycomics. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2013     

Atmospheric pressure photoionization for coupling liquid-chromatography to mass spectrometry: A review

This review presents the state-of-the-art techniques that couple liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) via atmospheric pressure photoionization (APPI). The different ionization mechanisms are discussed as well as the influence of the mobile phase composition, the nature of the dopant, etc. A comparison with other ionization sources, such as electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), is reported, and the combination of APPI with these sources is also discussed. Several applications, covering the time period of 2005-2008, for the analysis of drugs, lipids, natural compounds, pesticides, synthetic organics, petroleum derivatives, and other substances are presented.     

Identification of very long chain fatty acids by atmospheric pressure chemical ionization liquid chromatography‐mass spectroscopy from green alga Chlorella kessleri

A method is described for the enrichment of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) from total fatty acids of heterotrophically cultivated green freshwater alga Chlorella kessleri and their identification as picolinyl esters by means of liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (LC‐MS with APCI). The method is based on the use of preparative reversed phase HPLC of hundred‐milligram amounts and their subsequent identification by microbore APCI LC‐MS. A combination of these two techniques was used to identify unusual VLCFAs up to C₄₇, both saturated and monounsaturated, with two positional isomers (ω‐9 and ω‐26).