O-methyl oximes of sugars. Analysis as O-trimethylsilyl derivatives by gas-liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry

Roger A. Laine, Michigan State University
Charles C. Sweeley, Michigan State University

Abstract

The mass spectra of aldoses, partially methylated aldoses, deoxyaldoses, and ketoses containing 3-7 carbons, were recorded on the ethers of the trimethylsilyl O-methyl oxime derivatives. Each compound gave a distinctive spectrum indicating the carbon-chain length and the location of substituents. The gas-liquid chromatographic properties of most compounds in this study were also examined. © 1973.