FTIR PIEKINTERPRETATIE

What absorbs at 1185 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?

A band near 1185 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.

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Quick answer

A band near 1185 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.

Mogelijke functionele-groeptoewijzingen

Functionele groep Ondersteunende feiten Geciteerde bronnen Hoogste vertrouwen
C-O single bond 4 4 1,0
Methoxy (OCH3) 3 3 1,0
Methacrylate 3 3 1,0
Acetate 3 3 1,0
Alkyl C-H 3 2 1,0
Secondary amine 2 2 1,0
Amide 2 2 1,0
Amine primary 1 1 1,0
N h 1 1 1,0
Nucleic acid 1 1 1,0
Phosphorus 1 1 1,0
Phosphate (PO4) 1 1 1,0
Carbohydrate 1 1 1,0
C n single bond 1 1 1,0
Sulfate (SO4) 1 1 0,8

Ranglijst weerspiegelt cumulatief literatuurbewijs, niet één gezaghebbende regel. Bevestig altijd aan de hand van uw monsterecontext.

Possible materials

Materiaal Ondersteunende pieken Overlapping groups Geciteerde bronnen
gelatin 1185, 1652, 3300 Methacrylate, Acetate, C-O single bond 1
polypyrrole 1185, 1700, 400 Methacrylate, Acetate 1
DNA 1185, 1712, 1660 Methacrylate, Acetate, C-O single bond 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 1185 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.

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