Fast stereoselective reactions in electrosprayed Co(II)/neurotransmitter nanodroplets

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Jun 14:(22):2544-6. doi: 10.1039/b801201f. Epub 2008 Apr 4.

Abstract

Collision induced dissociation (CID) of the m/z 479 ion, formed by ESI of Co(NO3)2-CH3OH solutions with either pure (1S,2S)-(+)-N-methylpseudoephedrine or its mixtures with (1S,2R)-(+)- or (1R,2S)-(-)-ephedrine, provides compelling evidence for fast, stereoselective reactions in Co(II)/neurotrasmitter(s) aggregates during solvent evaporation of the ESI droplets.

MeSH terms

  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Ephedrine / analogs & derivatives
  • Ephedrine / chemistry
  • Methanol / chemistry
  • Models, Chemical
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / chemistry*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Cobalt
  • N-methylephedrine
  • cobaltous nitrate
  • Ephedrine
  • Methanol