Tag Archives: NMR Spectroscopy

NMR Solvent Peaks Explained: How to Identify Residual Solvent and Water Signals

NMR solvent peaks and water signals highlighted on a spectrum

NMR solvent peaks and water signals can be mistaken for sample components or impurities. Learn how solvent identity, chemical shift, multiplicity and analytical conditions help researchers interpret these signals correctly.

2D NMR Spectroscopy Explained: How HSQC and HMBC Support Structure Identification

2D NMR spectroscopy showing HSQC and HMBC correlation spectra

Two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy helps researchers connect proton and carbon signals that may be difficult to assign from one-dimensional spectra alone. Learn how HSQC, HMBC and complementary experiments support molecular-structure identification.

Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy Explained: How to Interpret a ¹³C NMR Spectrum

Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy displayed on a ¹³C NMR spectrum

Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy helps researchers evaluate distinct carbon environments within an organic compound. Learn how signal count, chemical shifts, broadband decoupling and DEPT experiments contribute to structural interpretation.

Proton NMR Chemical Shifts Explained: How to Read a ¹H NMR Spectrum

Proton NMR chemical shifts displayed on a ¹H NMR spectrum

Proton NMR chemical shifts show how hydrogen atoms respond to their molecular environments. Learn how chemical shift position, integration, multiplicity and coupling patterns provide complementary evidence for compound identification.