Nitrogen rule
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Nitrogen rule |
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| The rule that an organic molecule containing the elements C, H, O, S, P, or halogen will have an odd the 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. |
