What absorbs at 1395 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 1395 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 1395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 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 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Methyl | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| C c single bond | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Secondary amine | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| C n single bond | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Amide | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| S eq o | 2 | 0 | 1.0 |
| C-S single bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Aromatic ring | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carbonate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Hydrogen bond | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgNPs | 1395, 1232, 1048 | Methacrylate, Methoxy (OCH3), C-O single bond | 1 |
| Pt | 1395, 1042, 1230 | Methoxy (OCH3), Methacrylate, 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 1395 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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Hydrogen bond confidence 1.0
“The peak of the -COOshifted to 1598 and 1395 cm-1, which could be attributed to the hydrogen-bonding effect cm-1, (asymmetric) stretching vibration shifted to 1598 and 1395 which could be attributed of the N-H groups in PEI [42-44].”
Kim 等 - 2022 - Removal of Methyl Red from Aqueous Solution Using DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159030 -
Amide confidence 1.0
“cm-1), cm-1), cm-1), (1450.65 C-N stretching (1394.53 amide III or C-N stretching (1235.67 CO-O-C cm-1), cm-1) symmetric stretching vibration (1073.59 stretching vibration of C-O groups ( 928.78 and”
Encapsulation of olive leaf phenolics within electrosprayed whey protein nanoparticles; production and characterization DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105572 -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“moreover, the presence of a new band at 1395 μm until approximately 2 penetration depth at 42°, of normal representing the stretching vibration of CH in collagen was”
Case series about ex vivo identification of squamous cell carcinomas by laser-induced autofluorescence and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2445-5 -
confidence 1.0
“C-O groups appeared”
Zhao - 2019 - Study on the hydrolysis performance of phthalimide DOI: 10.1016/j.dyepig.2018.12.043 -
Carbonate confidence 1.0
“The 1395 band was unequivocally assigned to solution carbonate by adding Na 2CO 3 dissolved in 0.1M KOH into the FTIR cell containing 0.1M KOH and following the diffusion of the”
Christensen 等 - 2013 - An in situ FTIR spectroscopic study of the electro DOI: 10.1039/c3cp53194e -
C-O single bond confidence 1.0
“Moreover, exhibition of a peak around 1630 cm-1 was attributed to the C-O stretching vibrations of the COOH groups, while strong cm-1 at 1215 which was indexed to asymmetric stretching of C-O-C bridges in epoxy groups was adsorptions at 139”
Eleftheriadou 等 - 2020 - Development of Novel Polymer Supported Nanocomposi DOI: 10.3390/app10072368 -
Carboxyl (COOH) confidence 1.0
“The 1430 1 cm-1 cm-1 SA-Fe value at 1489 in the specific case of the complex band and, presumably, the 1395 one are associated to the -COO- (Figure 4f,g).”
Analysis of Iron Complexes of Tannic Acid and Other Related Polyphenols as Revealed by Spectroscopic Techniques: Implications in the Identification and Characterization of Iron Gall Inks in Historical Manuscripts DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01679 -
Hydroxyl (O-H) confidence 1.0
“The mycosynthesised AgNPs exhibited two similar peaks as in mushroom extract along with four additional peaks at 1395, 1337, cm-1 1184 and 1140 corresponding to -OH bending (carboxylic SO3acid), C-C stretching, asymmetric stretching of the”
Efficacy of mycosynthesised AgNPs from <i>Earliella scabrosa</i> as an <i>in vitro</i> antibacterial and wound healing agent DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5237
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