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The mechanism of Troger's base formation probed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
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Journal of Organic Chemistry 72 (11):4048 - 4054
0022-3263
Autor
Abella, C.A.M.
Benassi, M.
Santos, L.S.
Eberlin, M.N.
Coelho, F.
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Resumen
Santos, L.S. Instituto de Química de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de Talca, P.O. Box 747, Talca, Chile. Using direct infusion electrospray ionization mass and tandem mass spectrometric experiments [ESI-MS(/MS)], we have performed on-line monitoring of some reactions used to form Tröger's bases. Key intermediates, either as cationic species or as protonated forms of neutral species, have been intercepted and characterized. The role of urotropine as the methylene source in these reactions has also been accessed. Reaction pathways shown by ESI-MS(/MS) have been probed by gas-phase ion/molecule reactions, and an expanded mechanism for Tröger's base formation based on the mass spectrometric data has been elaborated.