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Spectros Associates Proudly Presents the One Day Short Course

Infrared Spectral Interpretation II

Instructor: Dr. Brian C. Smith

A detailed look at how to tackle the spectra of complex molecules. The course begins with a complete discussion of how molecules absorb infrared radiation, enabling attendees to fully understand all the features they see in a spectrum. Then, the spectra of complex molecules such as alkenes, ethers, aldehydes, amides, and amines are pulled apart and analyzed in detail. Attendees interpret many unknown spectra in class with the help of the instructor to enhance learning.

  1. How Molecules Absorb Infrared Radiation
    1. The First Necessary Condition for Infrared Absorbance
    2. The Second Necessary Condition for Infrared Absorbance

  2. Assigning All the Features in a Spectrum
    1. Fundamental, Overtone, and Combination Bands
    2. Fermi Resonance

  3. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
    1. Alkenes
      1. Substitution Patterns
      2. Distinguishing Cis/Trans Isomers
    2. Alkynes

  4. Ethers
    1. Saturated Ethers
    2. Aromatic Ethers
    3. The Methoxy Group

  5. Complex Carbonyl Molecules
    1. Aldehydes
    2. Carboxylic Acids
    3. Carboxylates (Soaps)

  6. Organic Nitrogen Compounds
    1. Amides
      1. Structure, Nomenclature, and Bonding
      2. Primary Amides
      3. Secondary Amides
      4. Proteins
    2. Amines
      1. Distinguishing the Three Types of Amines
      2. Methyl Groups Bonded to Nitrogen
    3. Nitriles
    4. The Nitro Group

Wrap-up. Time for individual consultations and questions.


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