Neutral loss

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007908",
  "term": "Neutral loss",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The fragmentation process in mass spectrometry where a neutral molecule, such as water, ammonia, or carbon monoxide, is eliminated from an ionized molecule or fragment ion. This results in a decrease in mass-to-charge ratio of the ion by the mass of the lost neutral species. Observing specific neutral losses can provide structural information about the analyte.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1571 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neutral-loss/"
}