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How do you calculate mS adduct m/z calculator?

Formula or mass to adduct m/z, and reverse-match an observed peak by ppm. The relationship used is m/z = (M·n + adduct) / z.

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  • Formula (optional): C9H8O4

Formula: m/z = (M·n + adduct) / z

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Problem 1 MS adduct m/z calculator

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  • Formula (optional): C6H12O6
  • Observed m/z (optional): 203.05
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Closest adduct: [M+Na]+ at m/z 203.0526 (-12.8 ppm).

  1. Neutral mass: M (monoisotopic) = 180.0634 Da
  2. m/z: (M·n + adduct) / z

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Problem 2 MS adduct m/z calculator

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  • Formula (optional): C9H8O4
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Adduct m/z for M = 180.0423 Da.

  1. Neutral mass: M (monoisotopic) = 180.0423 Da
  2. m/z: (M·n + adduct) / z

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