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Anal Chem

Title:		Development of a proton-transfer reaction-linear ion trap mass spectrometer for quantitative determination of volatile organic compounds
Author(s):		Mielke LH; Erickson DE; McLuckey SA; Muller M; Wisthaler A; Hansel A; Shepson PB;
Address:		"Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 860 Oval Drive West, Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, USA"
Journal Title:		Anal Chem
Year:		2008
Volume:		20081008
Issue:		21
Page Number:		8171 - 8177
DOI:		10.1021/ac801328d
ISSN/ISBN:		1520-6882 (Electronic) 0003-2700 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Currently, proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) allows for quantitative determination of volatile organic compounds in real time at concentrations in the low ppt range, but cannot differentiate isomers or isobaric molecules, using the conventional quadrupole mass filter. Here we pursue the application of linear quadrupole ion trap (LIT) mass spectrometry in combination with proton-transfer reaction chemical ionization to provide the advantages of specificity from MS/MS. A commercial PTR-MS platform composed of a quadrupole mass filter with the addition of end cap electrodes enabled the mass filter to operate as a linear ion trap. The rf drive electronics were adapted to enable the application of dipolar excitation to opposing rods, for collision-induced dissociation (CID) of trapped ions. This adaptation enabled ion isolation, ion activation, and mass analysis. The utility of the PTR-LIT was demonstrated by distinguishing between the isomeric isoprene oxidation pair, methyl vinyl ketone (MVK) and methacrolein (MACR). The CID voltage was adjusted to maximize the m/ z 41 to 43 fragment ratio of MACR while still maintaining adequate sensitivity. Linear calibration curves for MVK and MACR fragments at m/ z 41 and 43 were obtained with limits of detection of approximately 100 ppt, which should enable ambient measurements. Finally, the PTR-LIT method was compared to an established GC/MS method by quantifying MVK and MACR production during a smog chamber isoprene-NO x irradiation experiment"
Keywords:		"Chromatography, Gas Mass Spectrometry/*instrumentation/*methods Organic Chemicals/*analysis/*chemistry *Protons Volatilization;"
Notes:		"MedlineMielke, Levi H Erickson, David E McLuckey, Scott A Muller, Markus Wisthaler, Armin Hansel, Armin Shepson, Paul B eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. 2008/10/10 Anal Chem. 2008 Nov 1; 80(21):8171-7. doi: 10.1021/ac801328d. Epub 2008 Oct 8"