Broad targeted analysis of neurochemicals in rat serum using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with chemical derivatization

In this study, an efficient and sensitive assay for the detection of 42 polar neurochemicals, including neurotransmitters, amino acids, and biogenic amines, was established by combining reversed‐phase liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with chemical derivatization. An optimally designed benzoyl chloride derivatization was easily conducted in a one‐pot reaction and stable neurochemical derivatives were obtained under mild conditions...