Presenter(s)
Dr Gerard Sharp


Description
This course introduces the most commonly employed tools used in identifying unknown compounds from their mass spectra. Students will reinforce learned interpretation tools by solving a number of problems. The emphasis of this course is primarily calculational and students should bring a calculator.

Outline
*Nomenclature and Definitions

*Rings and Double Bonds

*Interpretation Procedure

*Isotopic Abundances

*Logical Neutral Losses

*Problem-Solving

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Notes
This course is suitable for the student who operates a mass spectrometer in the SCAN mode to obtain qualitative information and who desires an alternative to relying solely on spectral library searching for identifying unknown compounds.

A working knowledge of a modern GC-MS system is assumed. Exposure to university chemistry is desirable.

Follow on courses: H5319A - Intermediate Mass Spectral Interpretation