| Summary: | In this work focused on research of new matrices for MALDI-MS analysis of lipids several organic salts were tested as potential matrices for hydrocarbons and wax esters. It was shown previously that the effective ionization of lipids occurs in conjuction with a lithium cation to form adducts [M + Li] + . Therefore, lithium salts of aromatic acids were synthesized. Matrices were evaluated according to their MALDI properties and compared with lithium 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate, which is proven matrix for MALDI analysis of lipids. It was found that effectiveness of matrix depends on presence of hydroxyl group in matrix molecule. The best results were achieved with lithium vannilate, even in comparison with lithium 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate.
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