What absorbs at 1443 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 1443 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 320,000+ reference spectra and knowledge graph.
Backed by 8 cited sources
Quick answer
A band near 1443 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 | 5 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Methacrylate | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Acetate | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| C-O single bond | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Hydroxyl (O-H) | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Aromatic ring | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Alkene (C=C) | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Ring structure | 2 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Nitrogen heterocycle | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carboxyl (COOH) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Secondary amine | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C n single bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Amide | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Methyl | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Silicon carbon | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Siloxane (Si-O-Si) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Silicon-oxygen (Si-O) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Hydrogen bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C c single bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C#c | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Carbonate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Phenolic | 1 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Lewis acid site | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1443, 1650, 1655 | Alkyl C-H, Acetate, Methacrylate | 1 |
| polyvinyl alcohol | 1443, 1645, 1720 | Alkyl C-H, Methacrylate, Acetate | 1 |
| PVA | 1443, 1660, 1723 | Alkyl C-H, Acetate, Methacrylate | 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 1443 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
-
Carbonate
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Carbonate
- Material / context
- Ca-Al layered double hydroxide interleaved; CAL-2,4DP
-
C#c
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- C#c
- Material / context
- short-length multi-walled carbon nanotubes; cytotoxicity on MDA-MB-231; short-length multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) after oxidation
-
Hydroxyl (O-H)
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Hydroxyl (O-H)
- Material / context
- chitosan; polyvinyl alcohol; PVA/CH/AgNPs hydrogel
-
Hydroxyl (O-H)
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Hydroxyl (O-H)
- Material / context
- cadmium doped cobalt ferrite; cobalt ferrite
-
Alkyl C-H
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Alkyl C-H
- Material / context
- solid bitumen
-
Alkyl C-H
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Alkyl C-H
- Material / context
- organic-inorganic hybrid materials based on MCM-41
-
Alkyl C-H
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Alkyl C-H
- Material / context
- PETcotton; MOF@PETcotton textile fibers
-
Alkyl C-H
- Reported band
- 1443 cm-1
- Assignment
- Alkyl C-H
- Material / context
- pulp and paper derived nanoporous biochars
Have a spectrum with this band?
Upload your FTIR spectrum and get a full interpretation report — peak assignments with literature citations, library matches, and a literature-backed analysis — in seconds.