ISSN:
0030-493X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The fragmentation pathways of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene have been examined using 15N and 2H isotopic labelling in conjunction with tandem mass spectrometry. Both the unimolecular and collisionally activated decomposition modes were investigated. Fragmentation pathways were established in both modes and isotopic shifts were used to determine the groups lost. The major pathways include the loss of OH or H2O, followed by the subsequent loss of NO or NO2. There is virtually no ring disintegration until the majority of the attached groups are lost.
Additional Material:
1 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oms.1210191207
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