What absorbs at 1417 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 1417 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 1417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkyl C-H | 12 | 11 | 1.0 |
| C-O single bond | 6 | 6 | 1.0 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 5 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Methacrylate | 5 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Acetate | 5 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Carbonate | 3 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Amide | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| N h | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Ring structure | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Alkene (C=C) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Water (H2O) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Aromatic ring | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Protein | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Amine primary | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C=n | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Secondary amine | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Methyl | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carbonyl (C=O) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carbohydrate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Metal oxygen | 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 | 1417, 1650, 1655 | Alkyl C-H, Methacrylate, C-O single bond | 1 |
| PVA | 1417, 1660, 2930 | Alkyl C-H, Methacrylate, C-O single bond | 1 |
| chitin | 1417, 1650, 1655 | Alkyl C-H, 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 1417 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
“The other bands at 1417 and 1414.21 corresponding to M-O-M bands The A cm-1 bond of H 2O molecule around 1627 is due to the presence of H-O-H vibration bending in water in M cm-1 belong to characteristic absorption peaks all samples before”
Effect of rare earth and transition metal La-Mn substitution on electrical properties of co-precipitated M-type Ba-ferrites nanoparticles DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2018.08.005 -
C-O single bond confidence 1.0
“This D3 band, which is mainly responsible for symmetric stretching bands occur at 1651 and 1405 in the the severe band overlap in the Raman spectra of both diesel polyitaconic carboxylate and are typical of polycarboxylates acids.12 soot an”
Gaffney 等 - 2015 - Characterization of Fine Mode Atmospheric Aerosols DOI: 10.1021/jp510361s -
Hydroxyl (O-H) confidence 1.0
“2 cm-1 The peaks at around 1417 and 1386 correspond to the vibration of the -OH and -CH groups on the”
Rupiasih 等 - 2019 - The Current-Voltage Properties of ChAgNP Composit DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/515/1/012064 -
Acetate confidence 1.0
“The transmittance band at wavenumber cm-1 1417 and 877 is related to the C-O bond [23].”
Wati 和 Yusuf - 2019 - Carbonated Hydroxyapatite Derived from Cerastoderm DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/546/4/042049 -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“In (1417cm-1) all blend polymer films, the two IR absorption bands refer to C-H scissoring and (1300-1461cm-1) cm-1 C-H bending (PVA polymer).”
Abead 等 - 2023 - Study physical characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcoho DOI: 10.15764/pche.2014.02001. -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“The medium-strong band at 1461 cm-1 is attributed to the bending vibrations of CH2 groups of the aliphatic chain, and the strong bands at 1435 and 1417 cm-1 are due to the”
Characterization of Waxes in the Roman Wall Paintings of the Herculaneum Site (Italy) DOI: 10.3390/app122111264 -
N h confidence 1.0
“The simultaneous shift to 291 cm-1 higher wavenumbers of the C-NH stretching peak (~ 1417 on the spectrum of ST),”
Bulk, surface properties and water uptake mechanisms of salt/acid amorphous composite systems DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.07.076 -
Alkyl C-H confidence 1.0
“The bands at 1417, 1374, and 1315 were attributed to the C-H stretching vibrations, and that at This analysis revealed that chitin constitutes around 5.1%”
Characteristics of cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0314-4
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