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ArticleRapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM2025

Resonance-Enhanced Multiphoton Ionization Spectroscopy of Monocyclic and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Gas Phase.

Carolin Schwarz, Fabian Etscheidt, Christian Gehm, Johannes Passig, Sven Ehlert, Thorsten Streibel, Ralf Zimmermann

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Carolin SchwarzJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8211-7080
Fabian EtscheidtJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Christian GehmJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5540-9194
Johannes PassigJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Sven EhlertPhotonion GmbH, Schwerin, Germany.
Thorsten StreibelJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Ralf ZimmermannJoint Mass Spectrometry Centre/Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.

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AMMOTRACE MarTERA-2020_101BALTWRECK STHB.02.02-IP.01-0009/23European Regional Development Fund GHS-18-0008
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Abstract

rationaleAromatic hydrocarbons (AHs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose significant risks to human health and the environment due to their toxic and carcinogenic properties. These depend strongly on molecular structure, with even isomers exhibiting different characteristics. Consequently, when conducting a risk assessment of a sample, a rapid and reliable detection technique capable of differentiating between isomers is crucial.

methodsTime-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) combined with (1 + 1) resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization ((1 + 1)-REMPI) has proven to be a promising approach due to its wavelength selectivity for different structures. An optical parametric oscillator generated UV radiation from 213 to 300 nm from the third harmonic (355 nm) of a Nd:YAG laser beam. A thermogravimetric system was applied to transfer the substances into the gas phase.

resultsWe performed REMPI spectroscopy of 48 monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including compounds with various substituents (alkyl groups, -OCH

conclusionsIn common applications, these results may be used to determine a suitable laser wavelength for the substances of interest in order to achieve a higher level of sensitivity. For tunable laser applications, they serve as a reference for distinguishing and quantifying isomers in complex mixtures based on spectral shifts.

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optical parametric oscillator (OPO)(polycyclic) aromatic hydrocarbons ((P)AH)resonance‐enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI)spectroscopytime‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS)

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PMID40542621
PMCPMC12181801

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