What absorbs at 2073 cm⁻¹ in an FTIR spectrum?
A band near 2073 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 4 cited sources
Quick answer
A band near 2073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methoxy (OCH3) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Methacrylate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| C-O single bond | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Acetate | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Protein | 1 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Nitrile | 1 | 0 | 1.0 |
Ranking reflects accumulated literature evidence, not a single authoritative rule. Always confirm against your sample context.
Possible materials
| Material | Supporting peaks | Overlapping groups | Cited sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| silver nanoparticles | 2073, 1636, 1631 | 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 2073 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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Acetate confidence 1.0
“Another peak at 2073 cm-1 is barely detectable for the stretching of surface carbonyl, Cu-C-O [30,36,42].”
The Activity of Ultrafine Cu Clusters Encapsulated in Nano-Zeolite for Selective Hydrogenation of CO2 to Methanol DOI: 10.3390/catal12111296 -
Protein confidence 0.9
“Same context as above.”
Biogenic Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Pod Extract Of Cola Nitida: Antibacterial, Antioxidant Activities And Application As Additive In Paint DOI: 10.1016/j.jtusci.2015.10.010 -
confidence 0.9
“Text: 'strong bands at 2096 and 2073 cm-1 can be assigned to the stretching vibration of C≡N bond of thiocyanate ligand'”
Synthesis, crystal structure, and characterization of cyclohexylammonium tetraisothiocyanatocobaltate(II): A single-source precursor for cobalt sulfide and oxide nanostructures DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019. -
confidence 0.9
“Assigned to Pt-CO species on hydrated Pt/A380(800).”
Satter 等 - 2020 - Water-Resistant Pt Sites in Hydrophobic Mesopores DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c02816
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