Analysis of Melamine, Cyanuric Acid, Ammelide, and Ammeline Using Matrix-Asssisted Laser Desorption Ionization/Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI/TOFMS)

December 1, 2007

Journal Article

Analysis of Melamine, Cyanuric Acid, Ammelide, and Ammeline Using Matrix-Asssisted Laser Desorption Ionization/Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI/TOFMS)

Abstract

Melamine and cyanuric acid, two compounds connected to tainted pet food, have been analyzed using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization/time-of-flight mass spectrometry. (M+H)+ ions were observed for melamine, ammelide, and ammeline under positive ion conditions with sinapinic acid as the matrix. With alpha-cyano-4-hydroxy-cinnamic acid as the matrix, a matrix-melamine complex was observed. (M-H)- was observed for cyanuric acid with sinapinic acid as the matrix.

Revised: February 6, 2008 | Published: December 1, 2007

Citation

Campbell J.A., D.S. Wunschel, and C.E. Petersen. 2007. Analysis of Melamine, Cyanuric Acid, Ammelide, and Ammeline Using Matrix-Asssisted Laser Desorption Ionization/Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI/TOFMS). Analytical Letters 40, no. 16-18:3107-3118. PNNL-SA-55778.