What absorbs at 1053 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 1053 cm⁻¹ can point to several functional groups. Below are the most likely assignments, ranked by how much published evidence supports each — every one traceable to literature (DOI) and cross-validated against our 130,000+ reference spectra and knowledge graph.
Backed by 8 cited sources
Quick answer
A band near 1053 cm⁻¹ is usually interpreted by checking which functional groups repeatedly co-occur there in the literature, then confirming at least one or two additional peaks in the same sample. This page ranks those assignments by accumulated evidence rather than by a single fixed textbook rule.
Possible functional-group assignments
| Functional group | Supporting facts | Cited sources | Top confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-O single bond | 24 | 24 | 1.0 |
| Methacrylate | 23 | 23 | 1.0 |
| Acetate | 23 | 23 | 1.0 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 22 | 22 | 1.0 |
| Carbohydrate | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Amide | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Alkyl C-H | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 4 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Ester | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Secondary amine | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Ketone | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Carbonyl (C=O) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| N h | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Silicon-oxygen (Si-O) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| C c single bond | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| C n single bond | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Ring structure | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Alkene (C=C) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Siloxane (Si-O-Si) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Methyl | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Aromatic ring | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
Ranking reflects accumulated literature evidence, not a single fixed rule. Always confirm against your sample context.
Possible materials
| Material | Supporting peaks | Overlapping groups | Cited sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitosan | 1053, 1650, 1655 | Acetate, Methacrylate, C-O single bond | 1 |
| Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles | 1053, 1744, 1627 | Acetate, Methacrylate, Methoxy (OCH3) | 1 |
Materials are shown only when the same literature pool supports this band and at least one additional characteristic peak.
Spectrum logic
This band becomes meaningful only when read with its neighboring peaks. In practice, analysts first look at the assignments above, then check whether the same sample also shows other peaks expected for the same structural motif. A lone band near 1053 cm⁻¹ is usually not enough for material identification by itself.
Real-world usage
This type of query is common in polymer identification, unknown plastic screening, QC troubleshooting, recycled-material verification, and literature-backed peak assignment review.
Common mistakes
- Treating one isolated band as proof of a material without checking at least one or two supporting peaks.
- Ignoring overlap: multiple functional groups can contribute near the same wavenumber.
- Skipping validation when additives, blends, oxidation, or contamination may distort the spectrum.
Verification advice
When ambiguity remains, validate the hypothesis with DSC, GC-MS, or TGA, especially for blends, degraded samples, and filled polymers.
Literature behind these assignments
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Acetate confidence 1.0
“cm-1 to the peak intensity which can be observed in 1312 The region at 1053 corresponds to -C-O-C stretching bonds whereas the spectra with wavenumber below cm-1”
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Acacia caesia Bark Extract and Its Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities DOI: 10.3390/catal11121507 -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“cm-1 cm-1 cm-1 brations at 3639 cm-1 for -OH, 2860 cm-1 for -C-H, 2487 cm-1 for -C≡C-, 1625 cm-1 for -N-H, -C≡C-, vibrations at 3639 for -OH, 2860 for -C-H, 2487 for 1625 for cm-1 cm-1 cm-1 for -COOH, 1053 cm-1 for -C-F, and 530 cm-1 for Ca”
Biosynthesis and Characterization of Calcium Oxide Nanoparticles from Citrullus colocynthis Fruit Extracts; Their Biocompatibility and Bioactivities DOI: 10.3390/ma16072768 -
Carbohydrate confidence 1.0
“The starch spectrum exhibited three characteristic scattering peaks at 1263, and941cm-1, 1053, whichareduetothestretchingofC-O,C-C,andC-OHbondsbelonging cm-1 to starch [37].”
Preparation and Characterization of Super-Absorbing Gel Formulated from -Carrageenan–Potato Peel Starch Blended Polymers DOI: 10.3390/polym13244308 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“The strong peak at 1053 is associated with the anti-symmetric stretching of C-O-C glycosidic linkages.”
Rupiasih 等 - 2018 - Study on Transport Properties of Chitosan Membrane DOI: 10.5614/j.math.fund.sci.2018.50.2.6 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“The peak at around 1053 is associated with anti-symmetric C-O-C glycoside stretching.”
Rupiasih 等 - 2019 - The Current-Voltage Properties of ChAgNP Composit DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/515/1/012064 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“RIPT 6 cm-1 The peak at 1053 is related to C-O or C-N bond stretching and -OH deformation”
Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activities of plant-mediated synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit peels extract DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.04.026 -
Carbohydrate confidence 1.0
“2 9 cm-1 and proteins, a peak at 1228 due to P=O stretching of phosphate-carrying compounds cm-1 and at 1053 due to bands of carbohydrates within the microbial cell walls [14,16].”
Quantification of live Lactobacillus acidophilus in mixed populations of live and killed by application of Attenuated Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy combined with Chemometrics DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.03.009 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“cm-1, cm-1 cm-1 The bands of 1053 993 and 925 belong to C-O stretching, mainly contributed by sucrose added”
Wei 等 - 2018 - Analysis of protein structure changes and quality DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23645-3
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