INTRODUCTION: a brief description of a quadrupole instrument, information provided by an EI mass spectrum (including a table of common isotopes), a listing of other methods, and some helpful websites
EXAMPLES: characteristic fragments observed in compounds presented by functional group
INTERPRETATION: the basic steps to interpret an EI mass spectrum
QUIZZES: Each quiz listed
below is designed to help you learn how to interpret EI mass spectra
| Alcohols | Alkanes | Amines | Esters | Halides |
| Aldehydes | Amides | Carboxylic acids | Ethers | Ketones |