Cationized molecule
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Cationized molecule |
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| An ion formed by the binding of a cation to a neutral molecule (M). Examples are the [M + Na]+ and [M + K]+ ions commonly observed in ESI-MS. The ambigous terms 'quasi-molecular ion' or 'pseudo-molecular ion' should be avoided. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
