What absorbs at 1147 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 1147 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 1147 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 | 9 | 9 | 1.0 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 8 | 8 | 1.0 |
| Methacrylate | 8 | 8 | 1.0 |
| Acetate | 8 | 8 | 1.0 |
| C c single bond | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Secondary amine | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Alkyl C-H | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Lignin | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Silicon-oxygen (Si-O) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C n single bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Amide | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| N h | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Aromatic ring | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Fluorine (C-F) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carbohydrate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Metal oxygen | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Ester | 1 | 1 | 0.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVP | 1147, 2983, 1648 | Methacrylate, Acetate | 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 1147 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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Metal oxygen confidence 1.0
“of C-O-C at 1147 and Fe-O stretching at 542 The maximum Cr(IV) removal efficiency of 91.8% was recorded at an initial Cr(VI) concentration of 40 mg/L, pH of 3, adsorbent dose of 100 mg/100 mL, and a contact time of 90 min, whereas the minim”
Magnetite-impregnated biochar of parthenium hysterophorus for adsorption of Cr(VI) from tannery industrial wastewater DOI: 10.1007/s13201-023-01880-y -
Carbohydrate confidence 1.0
“The bands ranging from 1147 to - 1 1100 cm of honey powders may be due to carbohydrate structure and”
Exploiting maltodextrin and whey protein isolate macromolecules as carriers for the development of freeze dried honey powder DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100040 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“Presence of C-O cm-1, cm-1 nique, the FTIR spectrum should be converted into stretching of Cornstarch at 1147 995 & cm-1 absorbance mode.”
Investigations of biodegradable polymer blend electrolytes based on Cornstarch: PVP: NH4Cl and its potential application in solid-state batteries DOI: 10.1007/s10854-021-05266-1 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“2 C-N stretching - 1292 1288 1291 1291 C-O stretching of cornstarch 1147 -”
Jothi 等 - 2021 - Proton conducting polymer electrolyte based on cor DOI: 10.1007/s11581-020-03792-2 -
confidence 1.0
“The untreated by Ar gas plasma includes element of fluorine, carbon, and PTFE surface showed peaks of C-F groups at the 1147 and cm-1(Fig.”
Lien 等 - 2011 - Preparation of glass fiber clothes reinforced poly DOI: 10.1007/s10965-010-9474-5 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“At room temperature, the intensity ratio of the band at 1728 (assigned to the C-O stretching mode) and the band at 1147 (assigned to the stretching modes of the tert-butoxy group) in the external reflection infrared spectrum of the LB film”
Shin 等 - 2002 - Structural comparison of Langmuir-Blodgett and spi DOI: 10.1021/la020135d -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“peaks located at 1147, 1344, and 1369 due to C-O stretching vibrationofesterandCH3bendingvibrationoflipid.Thepeaks”
Wu 等 - 2023 - Infrared and Terahertz Spectra of Pu'er White Tea DOI: 10.1155/2023/3290917 -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“and sonication The other characteristic bands were observed at wavenumbers of around 2923 cm-1 assigned to -CH stretching vibrational modes bands and 1147, 1078 and 990 associated with the stretching 2”
Production and characterization of starch nanoparticles by mild alkali hydrolysis and ultra-sonication process DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60380-0
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