How to Calculate LC-MS Adduct m/z
Learn how neutral exact mass is converted into common ions such as [M+H]+, [M+Na]+, [M+NH4]+, [M−H]−, and dimer ions.
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Calculate exact mass and LC-MS adducts, extract m/z values from mass-spectrum images, explore oligomer patterns, analyze SMILES structures, and estimate UV and solvent behavior—all directly in your browser.
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Learn how neutral exact mass is converted into common ions such as [M+H]+, [M+Na]+, [M+NH4]+, [M−H]−, and dimer ions.
Assign a possible adduct to an experimental peak, estimate the neutral molecular mass, and calculate related ions.
Explore how molecular structure, ionization polarity, and mobile-phase additives influence likely adduct formation.
Understand how aromatic rings, conjugation, carbonyl groups, and heteroatoms affect UV detectability and absorption range.
Use double-bond equivalents to evaluate rings, multiple bonds, unsaturation, and molecular-formula plausibility.
Draw a chemical structure and generate its SMILES notation for molecular-property calculations, structure analysis, and chemical database searches.
Analyze measured m/z values for repeat units, homologous series, monomers, dimers, and possible oligomer patterns.
Compare solvent compatibility, polarity, and predicted partition behavior for analytical sample preparation.
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