18283605. MASS SPECTROMETER AND MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD simplified abstract (SHIMADZU CORPORATION)
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MASS SPECTROMETER AND MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD
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Hidenori Takahashi of Kyoto-shi (JP)
MASS SPECTROMETER AND MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18283605 titled 'MASS SPECTROMETER AND MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The precursor ion is reacted with ammonia molecules or ammonia radicals to generate product ions, which are then separated according to a mass-to-charge ratio and detected. The presence of an aldehyde group in the molecular structure of the precursor ion is determined based on the difference between the mass-to-charge ratio of one of the detected product ions and the mass-to-charge ratio of the precursor ion.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Reacting precursor ions with ammonia molecules or ammonia radicals - Separating and detecting product ions based on mass-to-charge ratio - Determining the presence of an aldehyde group in the molecular structure
Potential applications of this technology: - Identifying molecular structures in chemical compounds - Analyzing complex mixtures for specific functional groups
Problems solved by this technology: - Streamlining the process of identifying aldehyde groups in molecular structures - Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of mass spectrometry analysis
Benefits of this technology: - Improved specificity in chemical compound analysis - Increased sensitivity in detecting specific functional groups
Potential commercial applications of this technology:
- Analytical Chemistry Applications of Mass Spectrometry Technology
Possible prior art: - Previous methods of mass spectrometry for analyzing molecular structures - Techniques for detecting specific functional groups in chemical compounds
Unanswered questions:
- What are the specific conditions required for the reaction between precursor ions and ammonia molecules or radicals?
- The exact parameters for optimal reaction efficiency and product ion generation may vary depending on the specific molecular structures being analyzed.
- How does the presence of other functional groups in the molecular structure affect the detection of aldehyde groups using this method?
- It is important to understand how the presence of other functional groups may impact the accuracy and reliability of determining the presence of aldehyde groups in complex chemical compounds.
Original Abstract Submitted
The precursor ion is reacted with ammonia molecules or ammonia radicals to generate product ions, the product ions are separated according to a mass-to-charge ratio, and detected. It is estimated that whether or not an aldehyde group is included in a molecular structure of the precursor ion based on a difference between a mass-to-charge ratio of one of the detected product ion and a mass-to-charge ratio of the precursor ion. In addition, provided is a mass spectrometer () including: a reaction chamber () to which the precursor ions are introduced; an ammonia supply part () configured to supply ammonia molecules or ammonia radicals to the reaction chamber; and separation and detection parts (, and ) configured to separate product ions generated from the precursor ion by reaction with the ammonia molecules or ammonia radicals according to a mass-to-charge ratio, and to detect the product ions.
