Nitrogen rule
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Nitrogen rule |
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| An organic molecule containing the elements C, H, O, S, P, or halogen has an odd nominal mass if it contains an odd number of nitrogen atoms. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
