Chemical ionization mass spectrometry of the tumor promoter related 4aalpha-phorbol esters.
The isobutane chemical ionization mass spectra of a series of 4aalpha-phorbol esters have been determined. Phorbol myristate acetate, a diester of phorbol, is the most potent known tumor promoter in mouse skin carcinogenesis. Several esters of the stereoisomer of phorbol have been synthesized to study the effect of structure and stereochemistry on tumor promotion. Conventional electron impact mass spectra of these esters gave little or no molecular weight information due to their low volatility, tendency to dehydrate and complex fragmentation to peaks in the low mass end of the spectrum. Isobutane chemical ionization mass spectrometry greatly enhanced the molecular ion region and through functional group selectivity established the identity of the various substituted esters.
D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D010703:Phorbol Esters; D010704:Phorbols; D013755:Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate
D010703:Phorbol Esters; D010704:Phorbols; D013755:Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate