ESI-MS, ESI-MS/MS fingerprint and LC-ESI-MS analysis of proathocyanidins from Bursera simaruba Sarg bark

Nat Prod Commun. 2009 Dec;4(12):1671-4.

Abstract

Direct flow injection/electrospray ionization/ion trap tandem mass spectrometry was used to investigate the presence of proanthocyanidins (PAs) in the methanolic extract of B. simaruba bark. Additionally, an LC-ESI-MS qualitative study was performed by using a monolithic stationary phase. The fragmentation pattern obtained evidenced the presence in B. simaruba bark of PAs belonging to the series of polymers of epicatechin, along with their glycosilated derivatives.

MeSH terms

  • Anthocyanins / analysis*
  • Anthocyanins / chemistry
  • Bursera / chemistry*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Methanol
  • Plant Bark / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Solvents
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Substances

  • Anthocyanins
  • Plant Extracts
  • Solvents
  • Methanol