ABSTRACT
The molecule is likely an alcohol due to the fact that in the mass spectrum, the molecular ion (m/z = 134) loses water easily (m/z = 116). The relative abundance of the ions generated by the loss of hydrogen atom from these two ion radicals (peaks at m/z 133 and m/z 115) indicates that in both, the positive charge is well stabilized, thus suggesting a compound with benzyl or allylic positions. The loss of 28 mass units which could correspond to an ethylene fragment or carbon monoxide are also recognizable.
