INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
What is infrared (IR) spectroscopy used for? To detect functional groups in all organic compounds and many inorganic compounds Can be used to identify polymers, plastics and resins
Assigning Peaks Peaks are assigned depending on what range they appear in, and whether they are broad or sharp. A correlation chart will be supplied.
Correlation chart for infrared spectroscopy BondTypes of compoundRange/ cm -1 C-HAlkanes, Alkenes, Aldehydes O-HAlcohol Carboxylic acid broad N-HAmine sharp C-OAlcohols, carboxylic acids. esters C=O Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters C=CAlkenes C-ClChloroalkane C-BrBromoalkane C-IIodoalkane500
An infrared spectrum
Fingerprint region The fingerprint region is found on the right hand side of an infrared spectrum from about cm -1. It can be used to compare two similar compounds.