ISSN:
0306-042X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Several steroids generated by microbial fermentation of cholesterol were identified by the mass analysed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectra of their molecular ions generated under electron impact, and quantified by selected metastable ion monitoring. These analyses were performed on a crude solvent extract without any purification or molecular separation procedures. The detection limit was below the nanogram range. Identification and quantification of the major constituents, namely androst-4-ene-3,17-dione and androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione were fast and easy. Pregnenolone and progesterone which were present at a much lower level were identified with more difficulty by their MIKE spectra alone, because of the existence of isobaric interfering ions. Nevertheless, their quantification by single or dual metastable monitoring was possible.
Additional Material:
9 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bms.1200091206
