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Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 7th Edition

Robert M. Silverstein, Francis X. Webster, David Kiemle

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First published over 40 years ago, this was the first text on the identification of organic compounds using spectroscopy. This text is now considered to be a classic. The key strength of this text is the extensive set of real-data problems (in Chapters 7 and 8). Even professional chemists use these spectra as reference data. Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds is written by and for organic chemists, and emphasizes the synergistic effect resulting from the interplay of the spectra. This book is characterized by its problem-solving approach with extensive reference charts and tables.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Mass Spectrometry.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Instrumentation.

1.3 Ionization Methods.

1.4 Mass Analyzers.

1.5 Interpretation of El Mass Spectra.

1.6 Mass Spectra of Some Chemical Classes.

Chapter 2. Infrared Spectrometry.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Theory.

2.3 Instrumentation.

2.4 Sample Handling.

2.5 Interpretations of Spectra.

2.6 Characteristic Group Absorption of Organic Molecules.

Chapter 3. Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Theory.

3.3 Instrumentation and Sample Handling.

3.4 Chemical Shift.

3.5 Spin Coupling, Multiplets, Spin Systems.

3.6 Protons on Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Atoms. Exchangeable Protons.

3.7 Coupling of Protons to Other Important Nuclei (19F, E, 31P, 29Si, and 13C.

3.8 Chemical Shift Equivalence.

3.9 Magnetic Equivalence (Spin-Coupling Equivalence).

3.10 AMX, ABX, and ABC Rigid Systems with Three Coupling Constants.

3.11 Confirmationally Mobile, Open-Chain Systems. Virtual Coupling.

3.12 Chirality.

3.13 Vicinal and Geminal Coupling.

3.14 Low-Range Coupling.

3.15 Selective Spin Decoupling. Double Resonance.

3.16 Nuclear Overhauser Effect, Difference Spectrometry, 1H 1H Proximity Through Space.

Chapter 4. Carbon-13 NMR Spectrometry.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Theory.

4.3 Interpretation of a Simple 13C Spectrum: Diethyl Phthalate.

4.4 Quantitative 13C Analysis.

4.5 Chemical Shift Equivalence.

4.6 DEPT.

4.7 Chemical Classes and Chemical Shifts.

Chapter 5. Correlation NMR Spectrometry; 2-D NMR.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Theory.

5.3 Correlation Spectrometry.

5.4 Ipsenol: 1H-1H COSY.

5.5 Caryophyllene Oxide.

5.6 13C-13C Correlations: Inadequate.

5.7 Lactose.

5.8 Relayed Coherence Transfer: TOCSY.

5.9 HMQC – TOCSY.

5.10 ROESY.

5.11 VGSE.

5.12 Gradient Field NMR.

Chapter 6. NMR Spectrometry of Other Important Spin 1/2 Nuclei.

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 15N Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

6.3 19F Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

6.4 29Si Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

6.5 31P Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

6.6 Conclusion.

Chapter 7. Solved Problems.

7.1 Introduction.

Chapter 8. Assigned Problems.

8.1 Introduction.

New To This Edition

· New co-author, David Kiemle, who has updated the figures and the spectra, which reviewers felt were the best improvements made to the text.
· Text now has eight chapters – the preface and former chapter one have been combined
· Expanded coverage of instrumentation
· Additional problem solving strategies for students
· Completely new and revised problems in chapter 8

Hallmark Features

· Numerous practice problems
· Excellent illustration program/high quality spectra
· Comprehensive coverage – excellent reference book for students and professionals
· Excellent readability – student-friendly writing style

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