Real-time oxidation and byproduct formation by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

Brett Vanderford, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz, Shane Snyder

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Abstract

Our laboratory has developed a method to observe real-time oxidation of emerging contaminants and subsequent byproduct formation using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Oxidation (e.g. chlorination, chloramination, etc.) experiments carried out in a glass vessel were directly analyzed by infusing the solution into the mass spectrometer using an LC pump. This setup allowed continuous monitoring of both the degradation of the parent compound and formation of its associated byproducts. Experiments involving the real-time reaction of triclosan with chlorine were conducted. Triclosan was observed to decay in the presence of chlorine and several triclosan byproducts were identified and observed to form and decay over the course of the experiment. Data obtained with this method can be used in many ways including the determination of the identities of disinfection byproducts and the calculation of reaction kinetics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Water Works Association - Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2007
Subtitle of host publicationFast Tracks to Water Quality
Pages3793-3797
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2007
EventWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2007: Fast Tracks to Water Quality - Charlotte, NC, United States
Duration: Nov 4 2007Nov 8 2007

Publication series

NameAmerican Water Works Association - Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2007: Fast Tracks to Water Quality

Other

OtherWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2007: Fast Tracks to Water Quality
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC
Period11/4/0711/8/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Geography, Planning and Development

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