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Mass spectrometry in organic chemistry
Keywords
:Molecular ion (M+)Fragmentation
Starter:
Use mini wipe boards to brainstorm what you know about mass spectrometrySlide2
A:
Use the molecular ion peak in an organic molecule’s mass spectrum to determine its molecular mass.
B:
Explain that a mass spectrum is essentially a molecule’s fingerprint that can be identified using a spectral database.
Learning Objectives
Molecular ion (M+)
– the positive ion formed when a molecule loses an electron
Fragmentation
– the process that causes a positive ion to split into pieces, one of which is a positive fragment ionSlide3
When an organic compound is placed in a mass spectrometer, some molecules lose an electron and are ionised. The resulting positive ion is called the molecular ion and is given the symbol M+
Electron impact is the oldest and best established method of ionisation. The molecules being tested are bombarded with electrons. If an electron is dislodged from a molecule, a positive ion is formed.With ethanol, a C2H5OH molecule is ionised to form the molecular ion, C2H5OH+C2H5OH + e-
C2H5OH (molecular ion) + 2e-
Mass SpectrometrySlide4
The mass of the electron is negligible The molecular ion has a molecular mass equal to the molecular mass of the compoundThis molecular ion can be detected and analysed
Excess energy form the ionisation process can be transferred to the molecular ion, making it vibrate. This causes bonds to weaken and the molecular ion can split into pieces by fragmentation. Fragmentation results in a positive fragment ion and a neutral species.
Mass SpectrometrySlide5
A possible fragmentation of an ethanol molecular ion;C2H5OH+ CH3 + CH2OH+
(fragment ion)Fragment ions are often broken up further into smaller fragments.The molecular ion and fragment ions are detected in a mass spectrometer.The molecular ion (M+) produces the peak with the highest m/z value in the mass spectrum
Mass SpectrometrySlide6
The molecular mass of a molecule can be determined using mass spectrometry by locating the M+ peak
For ethanol, the molecular ion peak is located at a m/z ratio of 46. this indicates that the molecular mass of the molecule is 46. the other peaks in the spectrum are a result of fragmentation
Mass SpectrometrySlide7
Mass spectrometry can be used to determine the structure of an unknown compound.Although the molecular ion peak of 2 isomers will have the same m/z value, the fragmentation patterns will be different
Each organic compound produces a unique mass spectrum, which can be used as a fingerprint for identificationLook at the mass spectra for pentane and 2-methylbutane. Identify the M+ ion peak and fragmentation patterns
Mass SpectrometrySlide8
Mass SpectrometrySlide9
Although mass spectra can be analysed by viewing the spectra, modern mass spectrometers are often linked to a special database.
When a mass spectrum for an unknown sample is produced, the spectral database is scanned automatically until a perfect match is found
Mass SpectrometrySlide10
1. Write a balanced equation showing the ionisation for octane. State the likely m/z value for the molecular ion peak
2. In the spectra for compounds A and B, identify the m/z value for each molecular ion peak
PlenarySlide11
Mass
spectrometry: fragmentation patterns
Keywords:Fragment ion
Starter:
????Slide12
A:
Suggest the identity of the major
fragment ions in a given mass spectrum.
B:
Use molecular ion peaks and
fragmentation peaks to identify
structures.
Learning Objectives
Fragment ion
– a positive ion produced by the splitting of a molecular ionSlide13
When looking at a mass spectrum, fragment peaks appear alongside the more important molecular ion peak. These fragment peaks give information about the structure of the compound.
Some common peaks to look out for:
Mass Spectrometry
m/z value
Possible identity of fragment ion
15CH3+17
OH+29C2H5+43
C3H7+57C4H9+Slide14
As well as being used to identify the molecular mass of a molecule, a mass spectrum can also be used to work out some of the molecule’s structural detail.
Use the mass spectrum to identify the alkane
Mass SpectrometrySlide15
The equations below show how the molecular ion could be fragmented to form fragment ions with m/z values of 57 and 43
Mass SpectrometrySlide16
1. The mass spectrum is for pent-1-ene. Suggest the ions responsible for the peaks labelled A, B and C.
2. Draw structures for the fragment ions represented by peaks with m/z values of 43, 57 and 71
Plenary