Table A1.

Optimized parameters for the LC-ESI-MS/MS quantitative analysis of phenolic acids and flavonoids.

Compund	Precursor Ion m/z [M-H]−	Product Ion, m/z [M-H]−	DP, V	EP, V	CE, V	CXP, V
Quinic acid	190.96	92.9 *	−70	−10	−32	−5
		126.8	−70	−10	−26	−7
Gallic acid	168.919	124.7 *	−60	−10	−22	−5
		78.8	−60	−10	−32	−11
5-Caffeoylquinic acid	353.023	190.8 *	−60	−10	−24	−9
		84.7	−60	−10	−66	−11
3-Caffeoylquinic acid	353.023	190.8 *	−70	−10	−26	−13
		178.9	−70	−10	−28	−13
Caffeic acid	178.952	134.7 *	−60	−10	−24	−7
		134.2	−60	−10	−36	−1
Quercetin	300.903	150.8 *	−115	−10	−30	−7
		178.6	−115	−10	−26	−7

* Transition used for quantification.