A chlorine mass-filter is used to screen both LC/TOF-MS and LC/QTOF-MS data files in order to discover compounds that contain chlorine. The chlorine filter uses Mass Hunter software to generate formulae of chlorine containing compounds. Examples are shown in the analysis of an environmental water sample (the South Platte River after wastewater discharge) for pharmaceuticals. The chlorine filter is a useful data analysis tool for complex sample analysis in the field of environmental chemistry.
This document details an automated data analysis procedure using Agilent's MassHunter Qualitative Analysis software. The method employs a specific 'chlorine mass-filter' to screen LC/TOF-MS and LC/QTOF-MS data files for compounds containing chlorine, which is useful for analyzing environmental samples like wastewater-contaminated water.
| Compatible Instruments | Model 6200 or 6500 series accurate mass analysis instruments |
|---|---|
| Software Package | MassHunter software package with Qualitative Analysis |
| Database Size (Forensic) | over 7,500 compounds |
Any Agilent accurate mass analysis instrument from the Model 6200 or 6500 series may be used.
The MassHunter software package with Qualitative Analysis is required.
Users can select either a Forensic or Pesticide Database.