A two-dimensional tandem mass spectrometry (2D MS/MS) scan has been developed for the linear quadrupole ion trap. Precursor ions are mass-selectively excited using a nonlinear ac frequency sweep at constant rf voltage, while simultaneously, all product ions of the excited precursor ions are ejected from the ion trap using a broad-band waveform. The fragmentation time of the precursor ions correlates with the precursor m/z value (the first mass dimension) and also with the ejection time of the product ions, allowing the correlation between precursor and product ions. Additionally, the second mass dimension (product ions’ m/z values) is recovered through fast Fourier transform of each mass spectral peak, revealing either intentionally introduced “frequency tags” or the product ion micropacket frequencies, both of which can be converted to product ion m/z through the classical Mathieu parameters, thereby revealing a product ion mass spectrum for every precursor ion without prior isolation. We demonstrate the utility of this method for analyzing a broad range of structurally related precursor ions, including chemical warfare agent simulants, fentanyls and other opioids, amphetamines, cathinones, antihistamines, and tetracyclic antidepressants.
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