This Waters Maldi Synapt is a laboratory instrument — specifically a dual ionization mass spectrometer, sometimes referred to simply as a mass spec — designed for high-definition mass spectrometry analysis in demanding discovery research environments. Waters is a well-established scientific instrumentation company recognised for its analytical chemistry equipment, serving sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and proteomics research.
The instrument supports both MALDI (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization) and atmospheric pressure ionization (API) as interchangeable ionization sources, giving researchers the flexibility to switch between ionization modes depending on their analytical requirements. It operates in two primary modes: time-of-flight (TOF) mode for accurate mass MALDI/MS and MS/MS experiments, and ion mobility/TOF mode for ion mobility separation-based studies. This combination of capabilities makes the system well suited to proteomics, pharmaceutical analysis, and imaging experiments.
A key technological feature is Waters' proprietary Triwave technology, which provides access to ion mobility spectrometry (IMS). This enables the separation of isobaric ions — ions with the same nominal mass that would otherwise be indistinguishable — a capability that extends the analytical reach of the system beyond what conventional mass spectrometry alone can achieve. Complementing this is Time-Aligned Parallel (TAP) fragmentation, which captures both first- and second-generation fragmentation structural information within a single experiment, improving efficiency and depth of structural analysis.
The system also incorporates a High Definition Collision (HDC) high load mode, which increases sensitivity across a wide mass range. It is designed to integrate with the nanoACQUITY UPLC system and the CTC PAL MALDI spot/fraction collector, enabling off-line nanoscale separations that help manage sample complexity and dynamic range challenges.
This unit was manufactured in 2008, is offered in used condition from a seller located in Poland, and is listed at $8,000. It has not been tested prior to sale.
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