L. Debrauwer et al., FAB MASS-SPECTROMETRY - CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW CLASS OF AMPHIPHILIC DERIVATIVES OF 17-BETA-ESTRADIOL, Analusis, 23(1), 1995, pp. 28-30
Fast atom bombardment is used for the mass spectrometric characterizat
ion of a new class of amphiphilic derivatives of 17 beta-estradiol. Th
e choice of the matrix is discussed. Under negative ion conditions, th
e deprotonated molecular ion is observed together with diagnostic frag
ment ions. The molecular mass confirmation is achieved in the positive
ion mode by cationisation with sodium.