Fixed neutral loss scan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004459",
  "term": "Fixed neutral loss scan",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mass spectrometry scanning mode where the mass spectrometer is set to detect all precursor ions that undergo a specific, predetermined neutral loss upon fragmentation. Both the first and second mass analyzers are scanned synchronously, maintaining a constant mass difference. This technique is used to identify compounds containing a common functional group that fragments in a characteristic way.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1551 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fixed-neutral-loss-scan/"
}