Rapid Compound Identification from Crude Oil enabled by Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry
The analysis of crude oil by means of different atmospheric pressure ionization (API) techniques is described. Crude oil is analyzed without any
separation prior to API-Fourier transform mass spectrometry. The use of a quadrupole/hexapole device to selectively enhance a certain mass range is
demonstrated. Automated generation of molecular formulae from accurate mass measurements enables rapid compound identification.