Fragmentation in 252Cf-plasma desorption mass spectrometry. 1. Positive ions of behenic acid

Abstract

Positive ions observed in the ²⁵²Cf Plasma Desorption Mass Spectrum of behenic acid occur at masses consistent with several cations and cation radical derivatives. Fragmentation mechanisms are suggested by the disparate populations of alkyl, allyl, acyl, ketene and olefinic ions.