Overview
MassBank of North America brings spectra, structures and metadata together in a searchable resource. Web queries and documented REST queries help retrieve records by metadata, while downloadable collections support use in other tools.
Also known as: MassBank of North America
What can this tool do?
Common uses
- Retrieve spectra using compound identifiers or acquisition metadata.
- Download a library subset appropriate for an annotation tool.
Scientific fit
Primary function
Reference data and database search
Data compatibility
Inputs
Compound list or annotations, Sample metadata
Outputs
Mass spectra, Spectral library
Input formats
Compound and spectrum metadata query
Output formats
JSON, MSP, SDF
Scope and considerations
Designed for
- Reference-library discovery and metadata-based retrieval.
Not designed for
- A repository for a complete study and its raw sample files.
Important requirements
- Select the relevant spectral collection and export format; use pagination for programmatic queries.
Considerations
- Inspect record origin and evidence type. Overlap between source collections means aggregated records are not necessarily independent reference measurements.
Access and documentation
Public browsing and downloads are available. Check the originating collection and applicable reuse terms rather than assuming a single license covers all aggregated records.
Evidence and review
Editorial review on 7 September 2026 against official documentation and the sources listed here. Scope and practical guidance are editorial synthesis; software execution and service availability were not validated. No dedicated MoNA resource paper was confirmed in this pass; official query and download documentation support this entry. Cite the original reference data used.
No dedicated scholarly publication is listed. Follow the official documentation and resource-specific citation guidance.
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Entry history
Changes to this catalogue entry, not the tool's software release history. Acceptance and editorial review are separate.
- 2026-09-07 · First committed entry
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