The mass resolved (2 + 2) resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI)
spectra of methylamine (MA) via the (n(N),3s) Rydberg state were obtained
in the 430-485-nm region using a time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer. Th
ey have the same Vibrational structure mainly due to NH2-wagging mode excit
ation. The parent ion relative intensity increases at longer wavelengths. T
he multiphoton ionization mechanism is discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science
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