Infrared Spectral Interpretation II

Instructor: Dr. Brian C. Smith

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Course Length: 8 hours

Why take this course?

• Learn to analyze the spectra of economically important molecules
• Understand what all the peaks in your spectra mean
• Hone your interpretation skills by working problems in IR Spectral Interpretation Workshops

 

Course Outline

I. How Molecules Absorb Infrared Radiation

• A. When Particles Collide
• B. A Close Encounter of the Electrostatic Kind
• C. Assigning all the Features in a Spectrum

 

II. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

• A. Alkenes:
  1. Substitution Patterns
  2. Distinguishing Cis/Trans Isomers
  3. Natural & Synthetic Rubbers
• B. Alkynes

 

III. Ethers

• A. Saturated Ethers
• B. Aromatic Ethers
• C. The Methoxy Group

 

IV. Complex Carbonyl Molecules

• A. Aldehydes
• B. Carboxylic Acids
• C. Carboxylates (Soaps)

 

V. Organic Nitrogen Compounds

• A. Amides
  1. Structure, Nomenclature, and Bonding
  2. Primary Amides
  3. Secondary Amides
  4. Proteins
• B. Amines
  1. Distinguishing the Three Types of Amines
  2. Methyl Groups Bonded to Nitrogen
  3. Amine Salts
• C. Nitriles
• D. The Nitro Group