ANALYSIS OF 4,4′-BIS(2,2′DIPHENYL VINYL)-1,1′- BIPHENYL USING THE ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE SOLIDS ANALYSIS PROBE FOR IONIZATION

Abstract

An Atmospheric pressure Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) mass spectrometer are used for investigation the ionization mechanism and fragmentation pathways of 4,4′-bis(2,2′diphenyl vinyl)-1,1′-biphenyl (DPVBi). DPVBi is material used in OLEDs (organic light-emitting diode). Results obtained indicate that by controlling ion source conditions it is possible to optimize forming of desired precursor ion, primarily radical cation and in less content protonated ion of DPVBi. The results presented illustrate the usefulness of ASAP MS in the characterization of DPVBi compounds.