Characterization of Organic Compounds: IR Spectrscopy
Reading & References
Learning Goals
- Identify key components of an IR spectrum: Fingerprint region, sigma bonds, pi bonds
- Relate specific functional groups to characteristic stretches:
- Hydroxyl: Broad peak above 3000
- Primary amine: Double peak above 3000
- Carbonyl: Sharp peak near 1600
- Relate the effect of bond strength and resonance on peaks in an IR spectrum