Isomeric Speciation of Bisbenzoxazine Intermediates by Ion Spectroscopy and Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry

Francisco W M Ribeiro1, Danilo Silva-Oliveira1, Gustavo Cervi1

  • 1Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil.

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|October 7, 2024
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