Interpretation of MS-MS Mass Spectra of Drugs and Pesticides

Provides comprehensive coverage of the interpretation of LC-MS-MS mass spectra of 1300 drugs and pesticides Provides a general discussion on the fragmentation of even-electron ions (protonated and deprotonated molecules) in both positive-ion and negative-ion modes This is the reference book for the interpretation of MS-MS mass spectra of small organic molecules Covers related therapeutic classes of compounds such as drugs for cardiovascular diseases, psychotropic compounds, drugs of abuse and designer drugs, antimicrobials, among many othersCovers general fragmentation rule as well as specific fragmentation pathways for many chemical functional groupsGives an introduction to MS technology, mass spectral terminology, information contained in mass spectra, and to the identification strategies used for different types of unknowns