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Keller, B.O.; Sui, J.; Young, A.B.; Whittal, R.M. Interferences and contaminants encountered in modern mass spectrometry.
Analytica Chimica Acta (Review/tutorial, Special Issue on Mass Spectrometry), 2008.
List of potential interference- or contaminant ions in modern mass spectrometry, positive mode
Monoisotopic
Formula for M or subunit or Compound ID or
ion mass (singly Ion type Possible origin and other comments ESI
sequence species
charged)
http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/support/docs/bkgrnd_ion_mstr_list.pdf
http://www.newobjective.com/downloads/technotes/PV-3.pdf
http://www.lc-ms.nl/
http://www.maconda.bham.ac.uk/index.php
Common LC/MS Contaminants - CIGS
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ü Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom, 16(18), 1714-1722, doi:10.1002/rcm.775.
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system. Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 6(12), 1226-1231, doi:10.1016/1044-0305(95)0
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tamination in liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Journal ofüthe American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 17(5), 652-656, doi:10.1016/j.jasms.2006.01.008.
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adapted from supplementary Data:
Keller, B.O.; Sui, J.; Young, A.B.; Whittal, R.M. Interferences and contaminants encountered in modern mass spectrometry.
Analytica Chimica Acta (Review/tutorial, Special Issue on Mass Spectrometry), 2008.
List of potential interference- or contaminant ions in modern mass spectrometry, negative mode
26.00362 f- CN CN-
44.99820 [M-H]- HCOOH (HCOO)-
59.01385 [M-H]- CH3COOH (CH3CO2)-
69 (CF3CO2Na)-
78.95906 [M-H3O]- H3PO4 PO3-
79.95737 [M-H2O]- H2SO4 SO3-
94.98084 [M-H]- CH3SO3H CH3SO3-
96.96011 [M-H]- H2SO4 HSO4-
96.96962 [M-H]- H3PO4 H2PO4-
112.98559 [M-H]- CF3COOH
112.98563 [M2+Na-2H]- HCOOH
126.90502 A -
I
127 (CF3CO2Na)-
141.01970 C4H5O2F3
162.98240 [M-H]- CF3CF2COOH
212.07507 [M-H]- C10H15NO2S
223.02780 C6H6O2F6
226.97845 [M2-H] -
CF3COOH (CF3CO2Na)-
248.96040 [M2+Na-2H] -
CF3COOH (CF3CO2Na)-
255.23295 [M-H] - C16H32O2
281.24860 [M-H]- C18H34O2
283.26425 [M-H]- C18H36O2
305.03450 C8H7O2F9
316.73910 [ CuI+I]
63 -
CuI
318.73729 [ CuI+I]
65 -
CuI
387.04210 C10H8O2F12
469.04300 C12H9O2F15
551.03400 C14H10O2F18
rn mass spectrometry.
http://www.maconda.bham.ac.uk/index.php
Common LC/MS Contaminants - CIGS
http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/support/docs/bkgrnd_ion_mstr_list.pdf
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REPEATING UNITS, positive mode
14.01565 [CH2]
15.99492 O
18.01057 H2O
28.03130 [C2H4]
32.02622 [CH3OH]
41.02655 [CH3CN]
42.04695 [C3H6]
44.02622 [C2H4O]
49.99681 [CF2]
53.00323 NH4Cl
56.06260 [C4H8]
57.95862 NaCl
58.04187 [C3H6O]
63.00000 NH4Cl
63.03203 [CHOONH4]
67.98742 [NaHCO2]
67.98742 [CHOONa]
72.03953 OH
73.93256 KCl
74.01879 [O-Si(CH3)2]
77.0477 NH4Ac
78.01394 [C2H6OS]
82.00307 [NaCH3CO2]
84.05159 [C2D6OS]
106.90509 107Ag
108.90476 109Ag
113.9929 CF3COOH
121.9383 [NaClO4]
135.97481 NaCF3CO2
162.05283 [C6H10O5]
226.16813 [C12H22N2O2]
259.80992 CsI
288.1371 [CH3(CH2)11OSO3Na]
ESI Pos
Observed
Mass diff.
Masses PTFE
104.9919 82.0022 C2HF3Na
186.9941 82.0027 C4H2F6Na
268.9968 82.0028 C6H3F9Na
350.9996 82.0016 C8H4F12Na
433.0012 82.0001 C10H5F15Na
515.0013 81.9856 C12H6F18Na
596.9869 81.9930 C14H7F21Na
678.9799 81.9935 C16H8F24Na
760.9734 82.0039 C18H9F27Na
842.9773 81.9971 C20H10F30Na
924.9744 C22H11F33Na
+59 series
+59
453.30000 Contamination
679.50000 226.20000 Contamination
905.70000 226.20000 Contamination
Peak Clusters at +21, -17, -35, -52
+21
-17
-35
-52
14.01565 -[CH2]-,
15.99492 O,
18.01057 H2O,
28.03130 -[C2H4]-,
49.99681 -[CF2]-,
67.98742 NaHCO2,
74.01879 -[O-Si(CH3)2]-,
82.00307 NaCH3CO2,
113.99286 CF3COOH,
121.93828 NaClO4,
135.97481 NaCF3CO2,
288.13713 C12H25SO4Na,
ESI Neg Acetate adducts of a fluorinated polymer (PTFE). From lithium grease used on 1100 LC pump modules.
141.0197 82.0081 C4H5O2F3
223.0278 82.0067 C6H6O2F6
305.0345 82.0076 C8H7O2F9
387.0421 82.0009 C10H8O2F12
469.043 81.991 C12H9O2F15
551.034 C14H10O2F18
Origin mode +/-
7 Da ammonium adducts
7 Da ammonium adducts
7 Da ammonium adducts
7 Da ammonium adducts
7 Da ammonium adducts
7 Da ammonium adducts
Da loss of methane
Da loss of methane
Da loss of methane
Da loss of methane
Da loss of methane
Da loss of methane
Polymers of +59 might be iron in some form, presumably leaching from the steel in acid. We saw a lot of that before we eliminated as much metal as possi
Nylon HPLC solvent filters can produce nylon (6,6monomer) peaks at masses of 226 Da a dimer 452, trimer 678 and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is
Nylon HPLC solvent filters can produce nylon (6,6monomer) peaks at masses of 226 Da a dimer 452, trimer 678 and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is
Nylon HPLC solvent filters can produce nylon (6,6monomer) peaks at masses of 226 Da a dimer 452, trimer 678 and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is
+21 is sodium
-17, -35, -52 are various losses of ammonia and water (if you look at the -17 ion you will probably see a small amount of the -18, as well).
-17, -35, -52 are various losses of ammonia and water (if you look at the -17 ion you will probably see a small amount of the -18, as well).
-17, -35, -52 are various losses of ammonia and water (if you look at the -17 ion you will probably see a small amount of the -18, as well).
Mobile phases with acetic acid can react with iron in the LC/MS system to produce Iron-acetate clusters (as established by Ijames, Dutky, and Fales: J Am
533.88 could be a chromium cluster similar to the iron 537.88. Stainless steel in the system contains both iron and chromium. Potential sources in the ESI
Origin
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http://www.lc-ms.nl/
Commonhttp://www.newobjective.com/downloads
LC/MS Contaminants - CIGS
+14n F ü
+15n F ü
+18n F ü ü
+28n F ü
+32n F ü ü
+41n F ü ü
+42n F ü
+44n D, F ü ü ü
+50n F ü ü
+53n F ü ü
+56n F ü
+58n F ü ü
+58n D, F ü ü
ü
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F ü
+68n F ü
+72n F ü ü
+74n F ü ü
+74n F, E, L ü ü
+77n ü ü
+78n F ü ü
+82n F ü ü
F
U
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+114n ü ü
+122n ü
+136n F ü ü
+162n F ü ü
+226n M ü
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ubiquitous plasticiser bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate ü ü
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-16 Da loss of methane
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355.06994 ü ü ü
429.08873 ü ü ü
503.10753 ü
577.12632 ü
651.14511 ü
725.16391 ü
ore we eliminated as much metal as possible. We also saw +59 adducts onto larger, acidic peptides.
and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is very hard to get rid off since it binds very well to C18.
and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is very hard to get rid off since it binds very well to C18.
and tetramer 905 Da. The contaminant is very hard to get rid off since it binds very well to C18.
mount of the -18, as well).
mount of the -18, as well).
mount of the -18, as well).
blished by Ijames, Dutky, and Fales: J Am Soc Mass Spec 6 1226 1995.) The general formula is Fe3O(CH3COO)6(L)x where L is a ligand from the mobile phase (water o
nd chromium. Potential sources in the ESI probe could be the ESI spray needle or the with the metal needle kit. This is not common try replacing the needle.
Reference(s)
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F, E
F
F
a ligand from the mobile phase (water or organic component, acetonitrile solvent or water. 538 could be 6 acetates with no additional ligand. The 555 presumably has add
Mass difference ±
0.98402
1.00000 (M+1)
1.99566
2.01565
4.95540
7.00467
8.96578
13.97927
14.01565
14.01565
15.97394
15.97716
15.99492
17.026549
17.026549
17.96611
17.99058
18.00000 (M+18)
18.01057
18.99458
20.92933
21.98194
23.00000 (M+23)
24.99525
27.01090
27.99492
28.00615
28.03130
29.97418
29.99799
31.97207
31.98983
33.00000 (M+33)
33.02146
33.96103
33.98772
37.95588
37.98916
39.00000 (M+39)
40.03130
42.00000 (M+42)
42.01057
42.04695
43.00581
43.94948
43.98983
45.94744
47.96699
52.91526
54.91322
56.06260
58.00548
58.04187
61.91560
63.91355
63.96190
63.99829
64.00000 (M+64)
77.91051
79.00000 (M+79)
79.90847
79.95682
83.00000 (M+83)
91.93562
97.96738
97.97690
100.90140
109.90173
125.89665
146.05791
162.05283
164.06848
176.03209
180.06339
194.04266
203.07937
206.05791
221.08994
289.07324
291.09542
305.06816
307.08381
309.10598
324.10565
342.11622
484.17101
546.18666
d replacements
Origin
± C4H8, butylation
± CO2CH2
+C3H6O, acetone condensation
Br ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -Br + OH)
79
(M+DMSO+H)+
Br ↔ H, halogen exchange
81
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F ü
F ü
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F ü
F ü
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F ü
T ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
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F ü
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F ü
F ü
F ü
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F ü
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Z ü
Z ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
ü ü
F ü
ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
F ü
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T ü
ü
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ü
F ü
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S ü
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S ü
R ü
S ü
F ü
S ü
F ü
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F ü
P ü
P ü
M.W.
Solvents Abbreviation Formula M.W.
deuterated
Acetic acid - C2H4O2 60.0 64.0
Acetone - C3 H6 O 58.0 64.0
Acetonitrile ACN C2 H3 N 41.0 44.0
Benzene - C6 H6 78.0 84.0
Butanone (2-) - C4 H8 O 72.1 80.1
Carbondisulfide - CS2 75.9 75.9
Chloroform - CHCl3 117.9 118.9
Dibutylphthalate (Phthalic acid dibutyl ester) - C16H22O4 278.2 -
Dichloromethane DCM CH2Cl2 83.9 86.0
Diethylenglycoldimethylether (Diglyme) - C6H14O3 134.1 148.2
Diethylether - C4H10O 74.1 84.1
Diisopropylether - C6H14O 102.1 116.2
Dimethoxyethane (1,2 -) = Glykoldimethylether DME C4H10O2 90.1 100.1
Dimethylformamide DMF C3H7NO 73.1 80.1
Dimethylsulfoxide DMSO C2H6OS 78.0 84.1
Dioxan (1,4-) - C4H8O2 88.1 96.1
Ethanol EtOH C2 H6 O 46.0 52.1
Ethylacetate (Acetic acid ethyl ester) EtAc C4H8O2 88.1 96.1
Formic acid - CH2O2 46.0 48.0
Glycerol - C3H8O3 92.0 -
Hexamethyl-phosphoric acid triamide HMPA C6H18N3OP 179.1 197.2
Hexane - C6H14 86.1 100.2
Isopropanol (2-propanol) - C3 H8 O 60.1 68.1
Jonol (2,6-Di-(tert-butyl)-4-methylphenol) stab. - C15H24O 220.2 -
Methanol MeOH CH4O 32.0 36.0
Propanol - C3 H8 O 60.1 68.1
Pyridine - C5 H5 N 79.0 84.1
Sulfur - S8 255.8 255.8
Tetrachlorocarbon - CCl4 151.9 151.9
Tetrachloroethylene - C2Cl4 163.9 163.9
Tetrahydrofuran THF C4 H8 O 72.1 80.1
Tetramethylsilane TMS C4H12Si 88.1 -
Toluene - C7 H8 92.1 100.1
Trichloroethylene - C2HCl3 129.9 130.9
Trifluoroacetic acid TFA C2F3O2H 114.0 115.0
Triethylamine TEA C6H15N 101.1 -
Tripropylamine TPA C9H21N 143.2 -
Xylene - C8H10 106.1 116.1
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Compositio
Sugar n 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
dHexose C6O4H10 146.1 73 48.7 36.5
Hexose C6O5H10 162.1 81 54 40.4
HexNAc C8O5NH13 203.2 101.6 67.7 50.8
NANA C11O8NH17 291.3 145.6 97.1 72.8
HexNac+Hex C14O10NH23 365.3 182.6 121.8 91.3
Monosaccharide Mass and Low Mass MS/MS (CID) Carbohydrate Marker Ions
di-
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 2 582.1908 582.52 22
Galactose 2 324.1056 324.28 12
tri-
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 3 873.2862 873.78 33
tetra-
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 4 1164.3816 1165.04 44
man7
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 0 0 0 0
Galactose 0 0 0 0
hybrid-
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 1 291.0954 291.26 11
Core
Enter the
# of residues mono average C
Sialic Acid 0 0 0 0
Galactose 0 0 0 0
Fucose 0 0 0 0
mass 892.3172 892.80 Glycan -> 34
Elemental
Composition
"O-Linked "
-
Most O-linked carbohydrate covalent attachments
to proteins involve a linkage between the
monosaccharide N- Acetylgalactosamine and the
amino acids serine or threonine. Currently there is
not an O-linked amino acid consensus sequence.
sion-induced dissociation, JASMS, 3, 804,1992. (2) Huddleston, M. J., Bean, M. F., Carr, S. A., Collisional fragmentation of glycopeptides by electrospray ionization LC/MS and LC/MS/MS. Methods for selective det
Elemental Composition
O N H mono average C O
16 2 34 C11O8NH1 291.0954 291.26 11 8
10 0 20 C6O5H10 162.0528 162.14 6 5
Elemental Composition
O N H mono average C O
24 3 51 C11O8NH1 291.0954 291.26 11 8
Elemental Composition
O N H mono average C O
32 4 68 C11O8NH1 291.0954 291.26 11 8
Elemental Composition
O N H mono average C O
8 1 17 C11O8NH1 291.0954 291.26 11 8
S and LC/MS/MS. Methods for selective detection of glycopeptides in protein digests, Anal. Chem., 65, 877, 1993.
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Elemental Composition
N H
1 17
0 10
1 13
0 10
0 10
Element Abbr. atomic masses *) # of atoms
Proton H+ 1.007276 0
Electron e- 0.000549 0
*) atomic masses adopted from the National Institute of Standarts and Technology (NIST)
(http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/Compositions/index.html)
http://www.nist.gov/pml/data/comp.cfm
Isotope
1 H 1
D 2
T 3
2 He 3
4
3 Li 6
7
4 Be 9
5 B 10
11
6 C 12
13
14
7 N 14
15
8 O 16
17
18
9 F 19
10 Ne 20
21
22
11 Na 23
12 Mg 24
25
26
13 Al 27
14 Si 28
29
30
15 P 31
16 S 32
33
34
36
17 Cl 35
37
18 Ar 36
38
40
19 K 39
40
41
20 Ca 40
42
43
44
46
48
21 Sc 45
22 Ti 46
47
48
49
50
23 V 50
51
24 Cr 50
52
53
54
25 Mn 55
26 Fe 54
56
57
58
27 Co 59
28 Ni 58
60
61
62
64
29 Cu 63
65
30 Zn 64
66
67
68
70
31 Ga 69
71
32 Ge 70
72
73
74
76
33 As 75
34 Se 74
76
77
78
80
82
35 Br 79
81
36 Kr 78
80
82
83
84
86
37 Rb 85
87
38 Sr 84
86
87
88
39 Y 89
40 Zr 90
91
92
94
96
41 Nb 93
42 Mo 92
94
95
96
97
98
100
43 Tc 97
98
99
44 Ru 96
98
99
100
101
102
104
45 Rh 103
46 Pd 102
104
105
106
108
110
47 Ag 107
109
48 Cd 106
108
110
111
112
113
114
116
49 In 113
115
50 Sn 112
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
122
124
51 Sb 121
123
52 Te 120
122
123
124
125
126
128
130
53 I 127
54 Xe 124
126
128
129
130
131
132
134
136
55 Cs 133
56 Ba 130
132
134
135
136
137
138
57 La 138
139
58 Ce 136
138
140
142
59 Pr 141
60 Nd 142
143
144
145
146
148
150
61 Pm 145
147
62 Sm 144
147
148
149
150
152
154
63 Eu 151
153
64 Gd 152
154
155
156
157
158
160
65 Tb 159
66 Dy 156
158
160
161
162
163
164
67 Ho 165
68 Er 162
164
166
167
168
170
69 Tm 169
70 Yb 168
170
171
172
173
174
176
71 Lu 175
176
72 Hf 174
176
177
178
179
180
73 Ta 180
181
74 W 180
182
183
184
186
75 Re 185
187
76 Os 184
186
187
188
189
190
192
77 Ir 191
193
78 Pt 190
192
194
195
196
198
79 Au 197
80 Hg 196
198
199
200
201
202
204
81 Tl 203
205
82 Pb 204
206
207
208
83 Bi 209
84 Po 209
210
85 At 210
211
86 Rn 211
220
222
87 Fr 223
88 Ra 223
224
226
228
89 Ac 227
90 Th 230
232
91 Pa 231
92 U 233
234
235
236
238
93 Np 236
237
94 Pu 238
239
240
241
242
244
95 Am 241
243
96 Cm 243
244
245
246
247
248
97 Bk 247
249
98 Cf 249
250
251
252
99 Es 252
100 Fm 257
101 Md 258
260
102 No 259
103 Lr 262
104 Rf 265
105 Db 268
106 Sg 271
107 Bh 272
108 Hs 270
109 Mt 276
110 Ds 281
111 Rg 280
112 Cn 285
H+
e-
Relative Isotopic Standard Notes
Atomic Mass Composition Atomic Weight
144.912 749(3) [145]
146.915 1385(26)
208.982 4304(20) [209]
209.982 8737(13)
209.987 148(8) [210]
210.987 4963(30)
210.990 601(7) [222]
220.011 3940(24)
222.017 5777(25)
223.019 7359(26) [223]
223.018 5022(27) [226]
224.020 2118(24)
226.025 4098(25)
228.031 0703(26)
227.027 7521(26) [227]
230.033 1338(19)
232.038 0553(21) 1.0000 232.038 06(2) g
233.039 6352(29)
234.040 9521(20) 0.000 054(5) 238.028 91(3) g,m,c
235.043 9299(20) 0.007 204(6)
236.045 5680(20)
238.050 7882(20) 0.992 742(10)
236.046 570(50) [237]
237.048 1734(20)
238.049 5599(20) [244]
239.052 1634(20)
240.053 8135(20)
241.056 8515(20)
242.058 7426(20)
244.064 204(5)
241.056 8291(20) [243]
243.061 3811(25)
243.061 3891(22) [247]
244.062 7526(20)
245.065 4912(22)
246.067 2237(22)
247.070 354(5)
248.072 349(5)
247.070 307(6) [247]
249.074 9867(28)
249.074 8535(24) [251]
250.076 4061(22)
251.079 587(5)
252.081 626(5)
252.082 980(50) [252]
257.095 105(7) [257]
258.098 431(5) [258]
260.103 65(34)#
259.101 03(11)# [259]
262.109 63(22)# [262]
265.116 70(46)# [265]
268.125 45(57)# [268]
271.133 47(70)# [271]
272.138 03(65)# [272]
270.134 65(31)# [270]
276.151 16(73)# [276]
281.162 06(78)# [281]
280.164 47(80)# [280]
285.174 11(78)# [285]
284.178 08(86)# [284]
289.187 28(79)# [289]
288.192 49(92)# [288]
[293]
292.207 55(101)# [292]
[294]
12.0000 1.0078 14.0031 15.9949 31.9721 30.9738
12.0107 1.0079 14.0067 15.9994 32.0650 30.9738
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ated mono mass
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last updated: 7/14/2011
Accession # PSI-MS Name Interim name
This is a list of contaminants that have been reported with LC/MS Quad and Trap systems. It is not exhaustive a
APCI
106 (M-H)-, 108 (M+H)+ Pos/Neg
Silicone based
Trifluoroacetic acid
113 ESI Neg (TFA)
114 ESI Pos ??
116 ESI Pos Detergent
Acetate adducts of a
fluorinated polymer
(PTFE).
141.0197 C4H5O2F3
223.0278 ESI Neg C6H6O2F6
305.0345 C8H7O2F9
387.0421 C10H8O2F12
469.043 C12H9O2F15
551.034 C14H10O2F18
Sodium adducts of a
fluorinated polymer
(PTFE).
104.9919 C2HF3Na
186.9941 C4H2F6Na
268.9968 C6H3F9Na
350.9996 C8H4F12Na
433.0012 ESI Pos C10H5F15Na
515.0013 C12H6F18Na
596.9869 C14H7F21Na
678.9799 C16H8F24Na
760.9734 C18H9F27Na
842.9773 C20H10F30Na
924.9744 C22H11F33Na
ESI Pos
149* Red Bloom Algae
APCI Pos
APCI Pos
ESI Pos
149, 209, 223, 237, 255, 391 Phthalates
256, 284 ESI Pos Nylon 66
311, 352, 640 ESI Pos ??
301, 341, 360, 689, 699 ESI Pos ??
ESI Pos Polysiloxane
371, 445, 519, 593, 667, 741 APCI Pos [O-Si(CH3)2-]n
453, 472 ESI Pos ??
122, 123.9, 132, 134, 144.9, 146.9, 258, 815 ESI Pos ??
536, 610 APCI Pos ??
* Also attributed to phthalates.
LC/MS Contaminants - CIGS
ap systems. It is not exhaustive and the specific natures of most of the compounds have not been identified.
Source(s)
Cap Pump EMPV (normal mode)
Common LC buffer, very persistent.
Tubing, column, etc.
Possibly o-rings in source
Common LC buffer used in ESI Pos
mode. Will see acetate anion as a
background contaminate in ESI Neg
mode.
Plastic N2 gas tubing.
CDS bottles.
*MSD1 SPC, time=1.000:25.000 of ANGLIAN\BAN0325A.D
141.0
100
Max: 60812
80
222.9
60
From lithium grease used on 1100 LC
304.8
pump modules.
386.8
40
468.8
59.0
20
550.7
244.8
194.8
344.8
142.0
305.8
387.8
430.7
469.7
632.7
580.6
276.8
526.7
680.5
744.5
794.5
99.0
100
Max: 391839
80
88.2
60
40
From lithium grease used on 1100 LC
105.1
pump modules.
187.0
20
269.0
515.0
103.2
351.0
433.0
143.2
597.0
679.0
761.0
843.0
225.1
469.0
Water purification system; water solvent
bottle
Plastics.
(Nalgene bottles, tubing)
Altech nylon filters.
Column bleed
Seals in CDS valves. You should only see
this contaminate ion during tuning.
Binary pump
Pump seals and/or contaminated Teflon
frit
C-18 column bleed & common air
contaminant. May also come from spray
chamber vent.
Plasticizers – Tygon tubing, solvents like
methanol, and nitrogen generators.
Binary pump.
(unknown contaminant)
New style pump seals (p/n 5063-6589) +
using ACN/water as mobile phase. See
MS News #114.
Water
Silicone rubber sleeve on heater.
e and the specific natures of most of the compounds have not been identified.
Remedy
Run Cap pump in micro mode with MS.
Passivate LC with 5-10% acetic acid in mobile phase. Note: If TEA is used regularly, it is better to have
PEEK tubing & columns dedicated for TEA use.
Possible change in o-ring material under investigation
Rinse LC system. If need to continue to use TFA as buffer, don’t scan down to 113.
Use the teflon N2 gas tubing supplied with the system.
Rinse CDS bottles with solvent before adding calibrant
*MSD1 SPC, time=1.000:25.000 of ANGLIAN\BAN0325A.D
141.0
100
Max: 60812
80
222.9
60
304.8
386.8
40
468.8
59.0
20
550.7
244.8
194.8
344.8
142.0
305.8
387.8
430.7
469.7
632.7
580.6
276.8
526.7
680.5
744.5
794.5
99.0
100
Max: 391839
80
88.2
60
40
105.1
187.0
20
269.0
515.0
103.2
351.0
433.0
143.2
597.0
679.0
761.0
843.0
225.1
469.0
Run water purification system for 30 minutes before taking water; boil water; bake solvent bottle in muffle
furnace at 400C.
Rinse plasticware with isopropal alcohol. Minimize use of low-density polyethylene plasticware. Use
Nalgene (high-density polyethylene or polypropylene) or teflon plasticware.
Rinse LCMS system with G1969-85025 Flushing Solvent (25/25/50 IPA/Cyclohexane/ACN). Place
carbon traps in gas lines (HT3-4 For N2 – upstream from standard zeolyte trap; HT3-2 for helium)
Don’t use nylon filters to filter solvents.
From non-Agilent ODS columns under acidic conditions.
Replace calibrant in CDS bottles with acetonitrile or IPA solvent, then select Flush Calibrant System from
Instrument menu in MSD Tune view to flush the calibrant system overnight (min. 8 hours).
Pump was replaced to fix problem
1. Check pH compatibility of column and consider ZORBAX SB or XDB phases for extended pH.
2. Replace column if it is old.
3. Remove exhaust line from waste bottle & check background levels.
Pump was replaced to fix problem
If possible, switch to MeOH/water or IPA/water as mobile phase, or replace pump seals with yellow
polypropylene seals (p/n 0905-1420)
Replace filters on MilliQ system. May also be leeching from tubing in MilliQ system. Apparently, "high-
end" system uses cleaner (teflon) tubing.
Try to bake vaporizer at 500C overnight. If that doesn’t help, replace vaporizer.
Contaminants observed in LC-MS background
Accurate Mass ( Mode
m/z
42 42.0338 +
59 59.0604 +
64 64.0158 +
65 65.0597 +
79 79.0212 +
83 83.0604 +
101 101.0032 +
102 102.1277 +
105 105.0423 +
120 120.0478 +
142 142.0297 +
122 122.0812 +
123 123.0917 +
130 130.159 +
144 144.1747 +
146 146.0689 +
150 150.1277 +
153 153.1386 +
157 157.0351 +
159 158.964 +
179 179.0171 +
186 186.2216 +
214 +
225 225.1961 +
239/241 +
242 242.2842 +
243 243.1168 +
235 235.0491 +
257 257.031 +
273 273.1274 +
279 279.1591 +
282 282.2793 +
301 301.141 +
317 317.115 +
338 338.3417 +
360 360.3237 +
391 391.2843 +
413 413.2662 +
425 +
429 429.2402 +
449 449.385 +
454 454.2928 +
798 798.5878 +
803 803.5432 +
231, 522, 550 +
297, 371, 445, 519 (+74n) +
355, 429, 503, 593, 667, 741, 815 (+74n) +
538 , 556, 574 +
+14n 14.0157 +
+15n 15.9949 +
+18n 18.0106 +/-
+28n 28.0313 +
+32n 32.0262 +
+41n 41.0266 +
+42n 42.047 +
+44n 44.0262 +
+50n 49.9968 +
+53n 53.0032 +
+56n 56.0626 +
+58n 58.0419 +
+58n 57.9586 +
+63n 63.032 +
+68n 67.9874 +/-
+72n 72.0395 +
+74n 74.0188 +/-
+74n 73.9326 +
+77n 77.0477 +
+78n 78.0139 +
+82n 82.0031 +/-
+114n 113.9929 -
+122n 121.9383 -
+136n 135.9748 +/-
+162n 162.0528 +
+226n 226.1681 +
+288n 288.1371 -
Mass difference ± Origin
0.984016 OH ↔ NH2, e.g. de-amidiation, CHNO compounds
1.99566322 F ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -F + OH)
2.01565 ± 2H, opening or forming of double bond
4.955395 Na+↔ NH4+, salt adduct
7.00467078 F ↔ CN, halogen exchange with cyano group
8.96577868 Cl ↔ CN, halogen exchange with cyano group
13.979265 O ↔ 2H, e.g. Oxidation follwed by H2O elimination
14.01565 ± CH2, alkane chains, waxes, fatty acids, methylation
14.01565 -[C3H6ON] ↔ -[C2H4ON], acrylamide versus iodoacetamide in cysteine alkylation (gels)
15.973937 Na+↔ K+, salt adduct
15.977156 S ↔ O, sulfur compounds
15.994915 ± O, e.g. oxidation/reduction
17.026549 ± NH3, ammonium adduct/neutral ammonium loss
17.026549 NH4+ ↔ H+, salt adduct
17.96611268 Cl ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -Cl + OH)
17.99057822 F ↔ H, halogen exchange
18.010565 ± H2O, water addition/loss
18.994581 CN ↔ COOH, nitrile compounds
20.929332 K+↔ NH4+, salt adduct
21.981944 Na+↔ H+, salt adduct
24.995249 CN ↔ H, nitrile compounds
27.010899 ± HCN, nitrile compounds
27.994915 ± CO
28.006148 - 2N, nitrogen loss, e.g. azido compounds (N2)
28.0313 ± C2H4, natural alkane chains such as fatty acids
29.97418 NO2 ↔ NH2, nitro compounds
29.997989 -NO, nitroso compounds
31.972071 ± S, sulfur compounds
31.98983 ± 2O, oxygen loss
33.021464 - NH2OH, loss from hydroxamic acids
33.96102768 Cl ↔ H, halogen exchange
33.987721 ± H2S, sulfur compounds
37.955881 K+↔ H+, salt adduct
37.989162 2CN ↔ 2COOH, nitrile compounds
40.0313 +(C3H6O - H2O), acetone condensation after dehydration
42.010565 ± COCH2
42.04695 ± C3H6, propylation
43.005814 ± CONH (wrong calc. in ref.)
43.94948442 79Br ↔ Cl, halogen exchange (typically -Br +Cl)
43.98983 ± CO2
45.94743792 81Br ↔ Cl, halogen exchange (typically -Br +Cl)
47.966986 ± SO, sulfur compounds
52.9152631 79Br ↔ CN, halogen exchange with cyano group
54.9132166 81Br ↔ CN, halogen exchange with cyano group
56.0626 ± C4H8, butylation
58.00548 ± CO2CH2
58.041865 +C3H6O, acetone condensation
61.9155971 79Br ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -Br + OH)
63.9135506 81Br ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -Br + OH)
63.961901 ± SO2, sulfur compounds
63.998286 -CH3SOH, specific loss from singly oxidized methionine residues
77.9105121 79Br ↔ H, halogen exchange
79.9084656 81Br ↔ H, halogen exchange
79.956816 ± SO3, sulfur compounds
91.93562072 I ↔ Cl, halogen exchange (typically -I +Cl)
97.967381 ± H2SO4, sulfur compounds
97.976897 ± H3PO4, phosphorous compounds
100.9013994 I ↔ CN, halogen exchange with cyano group
109.9017334 I ↔ OH, halogen exchange with hydroxy group (typically -I + OH)
125.8966484 I ↔ H, halogen exchange
146.05791 ± [Deoxy-Hexose-H2O, C6O4H10], e.g. Fucose
162.052825 ± [Hexose-H2O, C6O5H10], e.g. Glucose, Galactose, Mannose, Fructose
164.068475 ± [Deoxy-Hexose-H2O, C6O5H12], e.g. Fucose
176.03209 ± [Glucuronic acid-H2O, C6O6H8]
180.06339 ± [Hexose, C6O6H12], e.g. Glucose, Galactose, Mannose, Fructose
194.042655 ± [Glucuronic acid, C6O7H10]
203.079374 ± [HexNAc-H2O, C8O5NH13], N-acetylhexoseamine
206.05791 + sinapic acid - H2O, (C11H12O5-H2O), MALDI-matrix for proteins, possible photo- or condensat
221.089939 ± [HexNAc, C8O6NH15], N-acetylhexoseamine
289.073243 ± [Glutathione-H2O,C10O5N3SH15]
291.095419 ± [Neu5Ac-H2O, C11O8NH17], N-acetylneuraminic acid, sialic acid, NANA
305.068158 ± [Glutathione+O-H2O, C10O6N3SH15]
307.083808 ± [Glutathione, C10O6N3SH17]
309.105984 ± [Neu5Ac, C11O9NH19], N-acetylneuraminic acid, sialic acid, NANA
324.10565 ± [Sucrose-H2O, C12O10H20]
342.116215 ± [Sucrose, C12O11H22]
484.171011 +Tetraphenyl-tetramethyl-trisiloxane, (C28H32O2Si3), ( from silicon-based diffusion pump oil (DC
546.186661 +Pentaphenyl-trimethyl-trisiloxane, (C33H34O2Si3), ( from silicon-based diffusion pump oil (DC70
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Compound Ion
Acetonitril (M+H)+
Acetonitril + Ammonia (M+NH4)+
Acetonitril + Sodium (M+Na)+
Methanol (2M+H)+
DMSO (M+H)+
Acetonitrile (2M+H)+
DMSO + Sodium (M+Na)+
Triethylamine (TEA) (M+H)+
Acetonitrile + Sodium (2M+Na)+
DMSO + Acetonitril (M+H+CH3CN)+
DMSO + Acetonitril (M+Na+CH3CN)+
Tris (HOCH2)3CNH2 (M+H)+
Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) (M+H)+
Diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) (M+H)+
Tripropylamine (TPA) (M+H)+
Acetonitrile + Sodium (3M+Na)+
Pphenyldiethylamine (M+H)+
1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (M+H)+
DMSO (2M+H)+
Sodium trifluoroacetate (M+Na)+
DMSO + Sodium (2M+Na)+
Tributylamine (M+H)+
unidentified contaminant, maybe rel (M+H)+
Dicyclohexyl urea (DCU) (C13H24N2O) (M+H)+
Triethylamine [(M.HCl)2-Cl]+
Ttetrabutylammonium (C4H9)4N+ M+
Trityl cation M+
DMSO (3M+H)+
DMSO (3M+Na)+
Monomethoxytrityl cation (MMT) M+
Dibutylphthalate (plasticiser) (M+H)+
Oleamide (M+H)+
Dibutylphthalate (plasticiser) + Sodium (M+Na)+
Dibutylphthalate (plasticiser) + Potassium(M+K)+
Erucamide (M+H)+
Erucamide + Sodium (M+Na)+
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) (M+H)+
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) + Sodium(M+Na)+
Unidentified contaminant (plasticise (M+Na)+
(M+K)+
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) + Potassium
Dicyclohexyl urea (DCU) (2M+H)+
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) + Sodium
(M+Na+CH3CN)+
+ Acetonitril
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) + Ammonia
(2M+NH4)+
Diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) + Sodium
(2M+Na)+
From rubber tip of disposable syringe plunger
Polysiloxanes, from air, silicone rubber
Polysiloxanes, from air, silicone rubber
Iron carboxylate complexes: 538 = Fe3O(AcO)6, 5
round
Compound
(typically -I + OH)
, Mannose, Fructose
ommon phthalates
CAS No. Exact mass (M+H)
type_of_contaminant
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent
Personal care products
Plasticiser
Plasticiser
Scintillation cocktail
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Solvent
Airborne Contaminant
Plasticiser
Plasticiser
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Scintillation cocktail
Plasticiser
Solvent
Solvent
Plasticiser
Solvent
Solvent
Personal care products
WWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Airborne Contaminant
Antioxidant
OAPDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent
KSZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Anti-static agent
Plasticiser
Solvent
Filter
Filter
Filter
Airborne Contaminant
Slip agent
Personal care products
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Solvent
AFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Plasticiser
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Polyether
Solvent
Salt
Slip agent
Buffer
Airborne Contaminant
Catalyst
Solvent
Plasticiser
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Catalyst
Solvent
Matrix compound
instrument chromatog ion_source_type
Micromass Platform II LC ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
API365 LC
Micromass QTOF 2 LC ESI
Micromass QTOF 2 LC ESI
Micromass QTOF 2 LC ESI
Micromass QTOF 2 LC ESI
Micromass QTOF 2 LC ESI
ESI
ESI
API366 LC
API365 LC
API365 LC
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
Finnigan TSQ-700 ESI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
MALDI
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Ion Compound
101 (M+Na)+ DMSO
102 (M+H)+ triethylamine (TEA)
104/106 (M+Cu)+ acetonitrile
105 (2M+Na)+ acetonitrile
120 (M+Na+CH3CN)+ DMSO
122 (M+H)+ Tris
123 (M+H)+ dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP)
130 (M+H)+ diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA)
137 (M+ACN+NH4)+ DMSO
144 (M+H)+ tripropylamine (TPA)
145/147 (2M+Cu)+ acetonitrile
146 (3M+Na)+ acetonitrile
150 (M+H)+ phenyldiethylamine
153 (M+H)+ 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU)
157 (2M+H)+ DMSO
159 (M+Na)+ sodium trifluoroacetate
179 (2M+Na)+ DMSO
186 (M+H)+ tributylamine
214 n-butyl benzenesulfonamide (plastisizer)
217 Unidentified contaminant
225 (M+H)+ dicyclohexyl urea (DCU)
231 (M+NH3)+ Unknown†
239/241 [(M.HCl)2-Cl]+ triethylamine
242 M+ tetrabutylammonium (C4H9)4N+
243 M+ trityl cation
257 (3M+H)+ DMSO
267 (M+H)+ tributylphosphate
273 M+ monomethoxytrityl cation (MMT)
279 (M+H)+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
282 plasticizer in polyethylene
301 (M+Na)+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
317 (M+K)+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
336 (M+H)+ tributyl tin formate
338 (M+H)+ erucamide
360 (M+Na)+ erucamide
371 (M+H)+ polysiloxane, followed by 388
391 (M+H)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
413 (M+Na)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
425 (M+Na)+ unidentified contaminant (plasticiser)
429 (M+K)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
445 (M+H)+ polysiloxane, followed by 462
449 (2M+H)+ dicyclohexyl urea (DCU)
454 (M+Na+CH3CN)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
522 Unknown†
550 Unknown†
599 Unknown
798 (2M+NH4)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
803 (2M+Na)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
879 Unknown
933 Unknown
Common Adducts:
(M+NH4)+ (M+18)
(M+Na)+ (M+23)
(M+K)+ (M+39)
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* See Andreas Schlosser and Rudolf Volkmer-Engert “Volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxanes in the ambient laboratory air identifie
nanoelectrospray mass spectrometry”, J. Mass. Spectrom. 2003; 38: 523-525 for more information on these common backgrou
† Derived from rubber tip from disposable syringe plunger
Revised 07/09/09
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ESI+ 33 (M+H)+
ESI+ 42 (M+H)+
ESI+ 59 (M+NH4)+
ESI+ 64 (M+Na)+
ESI+ 65 (2M+H)+
ESI+ 74 (M+H)+
ESI+ 79 (M+H)+
ESI+ 83 (2M+H)+
ESI+ 85 (M+H)+
ESI+ 88 (M+Formic Acid+H)+
ESI+ 101 (M+Na)+
ESI+ 102 (M+H)+
ESI+ 104 (M+Cu)+
ESI+ 106 (M+Cu)+
ESI+ 105 (2M+Na)+
ESI+ 115 (M+dimethylformamide+H)+
ESI+ 120 (M+Na+CH3CN)+
ESI+ 122 (M+H)+
ESI+ 123 (M+H)+
ESI+ 130 (M+H)+
ESI+ 137 (M+CH3CN+NH4)+
ESI+ 144 (M+H)+
ESI+ 145/147 (2M+Cu)+
ESI+ 146 (3M+Na)+
ESI+ 149 (M+H)+
ESI+ 150 (M+H)+
ESI+ 153 (M+H)+
ESI+ 157 (2M+H)+ DMSO
ESI+ 159 (M+Na)+ sodium trifluoroacetate
ESI+ 163
ESI+ 167
ESI+ 169 (2M+H)+ d6-DMSO
ESI+ 171 (M+Na)+ phthalic anhydride
ESI+ 179 (2M+Na)+ DMSO
ESI+ 186 (M+H)+ tributylamine
ESI+ 195 (M+H)+ dimethyl phthalate
ESI+ 214 (M+H)+ n-butyl benzenesulfonamide (plastisizer)
ESI+ 225 (M+H)+ dicyclohexyl urea (DCU)
ESI+ 231 (M+NH3)+ n-butyl benzenesulfonamide (plastisizer)
ESI+ 236 (M+Na)+ n-butyl benzenesulfonamide (plastisizer)
ESI+ 239/241 [(M.HCl)2-Cl]+ triethylamine
ESI+ 242 M+ tetrabutylammonium (C4H9)4N+
ESI+ 243 M+ trityl cation
ESI+ 257 (3M+H)+ DMSO
ESI+ 267 (M+H)+ tributylphosphate
ESI+ 273 M+ monomethoxytrityl cation (MMT)
ESI+ 279 M+ triphenylphosphine oxide
ESI+ 279 M+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 282 (M+H)+ oleamide slip agent in polyethylene films
ESI+ 284 (M+H)+ stearamide slip agent in polyethylene films
ESI+ 288 (M+H)+ n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) dodecanamide anti-static agent
ESI+ 301 (M+Na)+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 303 (M+Na)+ oleamide slip agent in polyethylene films
ESI+ 317 (M+K)+ dibutylphthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 336 (M+H)+ tributyl tin formate
ESI+ 338 (M+H)+ erucamide slip agent in polyethylene films
ESI+ 355 siloxane from silica column
ESI+ 360 (M+Na)+ erucamide slip agent in polyethylene films
ESI+ 371 (M+H)+ decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
ESI+ 388 decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
ESI+ 391 (M+H)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 413 (M+Na)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 425 (M+Na)+ unidentified contaminant (plasticiser)
ESI+ 429 (M+K)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 445 (M+H)+ dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 449 (2M+H)+ dicyclohexyl urea (DCU)
ESI+ 454 (M+Na+CH3CN)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser) also observed w/ high conc. of
ESI+ 462 dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
ESI+ 503 seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 519 (M+H)+ tetradecamethylcycloheptasiloxane seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 522
ESI+ 531 (M+H)+ seen w/ Nunc polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 536 seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 538 (acetate)n+(Fe)n+ observed w/ high conc. of acetic acid
ESI+ 550
ESI+ 553 (M+Na)+ seen w/ Nunc polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 555 (acetate)n+(Fe)n+ observed w/ high conc. of acetic acid
ESI+ 569 (M+K)+ seen w/ Nunc polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 587 (M+H)+ seen w/ Vanguard polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 593 (M+H)+ hexadecamethylcyclooctasiloxane
ESI+ 609 (M+Na)+ seen w/ Vanguard polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 610 seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 625 (M+K)+ seen w/ Vanguard polypropylene tubes
ESI+ 638 seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 667 (M+H)+ octadecamethylcyclononasiloxane
ESI+ 675 seen w/ new PEEK tubing
ESI+ 679 (M+H)+ from purified water and solvent filters
ESI+ 684 seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ESI+ 696 (M+NH4)+ from purified water and solvent filters
ESI+ 701 (M+Na)+ from purified water and solvent filters
ESI+ 741 (M+H)+ eicosamethylcyclodecasiloxane
ESI+ 786 (M+Ti)+ titanium adduct
ESI+ 798 (2M+NH4)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ 803 (2M+Na)+ diisooctyl phthalate (plasticiser)
ESI+ Clusters
m/z Compound
ESI+ Clusters 18 water
ESI+ Clusters 32 methanol
ESI+ Clusters 41 acetonitrile
ESI+ Clusters 44 PEG, HO-(CH2CH2On-H)+
ESI+ Clusters 50 perfluoro, CF2
ESI+ Clusters 53 NH4Cl
ESI+ Clusters 58 PPG
ESI+ Clusters 58 NaCl
ESI+ Clusters 63 NH4Cl salts
ESI+ Clusters 68 NaFA salts
ESI+ Clusters 72 Replacement of OH by OSi(CH3)3
ESI+ Clusters 74 KCl
ESI+ Clusters 74 Si(CH3)2O (from rubber)
ESI+ Clusters 77 NH4Ac salts
ESI+ Clusters 78 DMSO
ESI+ Clusters 82 NaAc
ESI+ Clusters 136 NaTFA
ESI+ Clusters 162 Polysaccharides
methanol
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
methanol
dimethyl formamide
DMSO
Acetonitrile
d6-DMSO
acetonitrile
DMSO
triethylamine (TEA)
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
DMSO
tris, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP)
diisopropylethyl amine (DIPEA)
DMSO
tripropylamine (TPA)
acetonitrile
acetonitrile
phthalic anhydride
phenyldiethylamine
1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU)
dimethyl phthalate
dioctyl phthalate
lfonamide (plastisizer)
esulfonamide (plastisizer)
ulfonamide (plastisizer)
t in polyethylene films
ent in polyethylene films
thyl) dodecanamide anti-static agent
(plasticiser)
nt in polyethylene films
e (plasticiser)
ate (plasticiser)
aminant (plasticiser)
e (plasticiser) seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
ohexasiloxane seen w/ silica capillary NanoSprayer
polypropylene tubes
clononasiloxane
halate (plasticiser)
late (plasticiser)
oracetate, TFA
oracetate, TFA
oracetate, TFA
oracetate, TFA
(nDMSO+H)+
(nDMSO+H)+
(nDMSO+H)+
(nDMSO+Na)+
(nDMSO+Na)+
(nDMSO+Na)+
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
tributylphosphate
tributylphosphate
tributylphosphate
cyclosiloxane
cyclosiloxane
cyclosiloxane
cyclosiloxane
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
plastisizer
Type of ions:
f+
[f+H]+
[M+H]+
[M+Na]+
[M+K]+
[M2+H] , [M3+H]+ etc...
+
[AnBm+H]+
Abbreviations
4-HCCA
2,5-DHB
MeCN, ACN
MeOH
MeNO2
HABA
SA
PEG
PPG
XaaCcamXaa
XaaMoxXaa
Explanation
fragment ion
protonated fragment ion, e.g. in-source fragmentation of peptide ions
protonated molecular ion (pseudomolecular ion)
sodiated molecular ion
potassiated molecular ion
protonated dimeric, trimeric, etc... molecular ion
protonated moleuclar ion consisting of n A and m B subunits
Explanation
A Waters Corporation
B Applied Biosystems
C New Objective
D Sigma-Aldrich
S Guzzetta, A.
Clauser, K.R.; Hall, S.C.; Smith, D.M.; Webb, J.W.; Andrews,
T L.E.; Tran, H.M.; Epstein, L.B; Burlingame, A.L.
U Macha,S.F.; Limbach,P.A.; Hanton,S.D.; Owens,K.G.
V Pleasance,S.; Thibault,P.; Sim,P.G.; Boyd,R.K.
W Xia,Y.-Q.; Patel,S.; Bakhtiar,R.; Franklin,R.B.; Doss,G.A.
X Guo,X.; Bruins,A.P.; Covey,T.R.
Y Ijames, C.F.; Dutky, R.C.; Fales, H.M.
Z Hesse, M.; Meier, H.; Zeeh, B.
Ionsource
UNIMOD
New Objective
Waters
Eppenodorf
Agilent
Eppenodorf
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Technical Note: Common Background Ions for Electrospray, online available at:
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Chemical Formulas for Tween, Triton, and reduced Triton were adopted from the Sigma-Aldrich catalogue available online at:
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List of LC/MS contaminants online available at: www.abrf.org/index.cfm/list.msg/66994
J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom., 10 (1999) 1174.
Proc. 47th ASMS Conf. Mass Spectrom. Allied Topics, 1999, Dallas,TX, USA.,
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