Triglyceride — FTIR absorption peaks and assignments
These are the characteristic FTIR wavenumbers where Triglyceride tends to absorb, compiled from published literature and ranked by supporting evidence. Each assignment is traceable to a source (DOI) and cross-validated against our 130,000+ reference spectra and knowledge graph.
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Quick answer
Triglyceride is usually assigned by looking for a recurring cluster of characteristic peaks rather than one exact textbook number. The table below shows where the literature most often places this group in FTIR, ranked by accumulated evidence.
Characteristic FTIR peaks for Triglyceride
| Nombre d＇onde (cm⁻¹) | Faits à l＇appui | Sources citées | Confiance maximale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1745 | 4 | 4 | 1,0 |
| 1740 | 3 | 3 | 1,0 |
| 1741 | 3 | 2 | 1,0 |
| 1708 | 2 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1380 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1170 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1710 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1751 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1717 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 437 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 2951 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1744 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 2856 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 2922 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1743 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 2924 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1657 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1095 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1371 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1465 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 2929 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1151 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1454 | 1 | 1 | 1,0 |
| 1754 | 1 | 0 | 1,0 |
Spectrum logic
A functional-group assignment becomes more reliable when several expected bands appear together. Use this page to find the strongest-supported peaks, then confirm that the same sample exhibits a coherent pattern rather than a single isolated hit.
Real-world usage
These pages are useful for unknown material analysis, peak explanation in reports, polymer troubleshooting, and verifying whether a candidate material family is chemically plausible.
Common mistakes
- Using one functional-group page as a complete material verdict without checking the rest of the spectrum.
- Assuming the strongest band is always the most diagnostic one.
- Forgetting that processing, additives, aging, and mixtures can shift or broaden expected peaks.
Verification advice
Use DSC, GC-MS, or TGA when several material families share similar bands or when mixture effects make the FTIR assignment uncertain.
Bibliographie derrière ces attributions
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1745 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“[47], who obtained a sharp peak at 1745 associated with the stretching-shaking of ester carbonyl functional sets of triglycerides.”
Characterizing the Bioactive Ingredients in Sesame Oil Affected by Multiple Roasting Methods DOI: 10.3390/foods11152261 -
2929 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“The small shoulder cm-1 peak at 3008 (represents C-H stretching symmetric vibration of cis-olefinic doublecm-1 bonds, =CH), sharp peak at 2929 (associated to asymmetric stretching vibration of C-H cm-1 bonds of aliphatic CH groups of trigly”
Impact of infrared and dry air roasting on the oxidative stability, fatty acid composition, Maillard reaction products and other chemical properties of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seed oil DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.05.140 -
1657 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“to the C=O ester stretching vibration of triglycerides, is mainly due to lipids, cm-1 cm-1 the bands centered at 1657 the prominent peak centered at 2927 is mainly due is mainly assigned to to lipids and with little contribution from protei”
Wang 等 - 2012 - Differentiation in MALDI-TOF MS and FTIR spectra b DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-12-182 -
2924 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“The FTIR spectra cm-1 cm-1, revealed high intensity bands ranging between 2924 and 2854 and 1745 related to the functional groups from long-branched fatty acids and triglycerides.”
Artisanal oil obtained from insects’ larvae (Speciomerus ruficornis): fatty acids composition, physicochemical, nutritional and antioxidant properties for application in food DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03752-8 -
1743 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“Figure 3: ATR-FTIR spectrum of Croton oil from Sipili, Kenya, before baseline subtraction and normalization to the C=O stretch cm-1 at 1743 attributed to the ester carbonyl of the triglycerides.”
Bower 等 - 2018 - Insights into Geographic and Temporal Variation in DOI: 10.1155/2018/4739759 -
2922 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“The sharp peaks at 2922 and 2856 are mainly due to the triglycerides comcm-1 The sharp peaks at 2922 and 2856 cm-1 are mainly due to the triglycerides comprising 83prising 83-86% of total neutral lipids in RBO.”
The Influence of Emulsifiers on the Physiochemical Behavior of Soy Wax/Rice Bran Oil-Based Oleogels and Their Application in Nutraceutical Delivery DOI: 10.3390/gels9010047 -
1744 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“The band at wavelength 1744 corresponds functional group of triglycerides, which come from the olive oil present in the composites to the carbonyl functional group of triglycerides, which come from the olive oil present”
Preparation and Characterisation of Acid–Base-Change-Sensitive Binary Biopolymer Films with Olive Oil and Ozonated Olive Oil Nano/Microcapsules and Added Hibiscus Extract DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411502 -
2951 cm⁻¹ confiance 1,0
“The bands with the maxima at 2951 and 2852 correspond to the stretching vibrations of -C-H in -CH 3, CH 2, present in the aliphatic groups in triglycerides.”
Comparative Analysis of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Properties of Borage Oil (Borago officinalis L.) and Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum Gaertn) DOI: 10.3390/app13042560
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