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Chapter 13Chapter 13SpectroscopySpectroscopy
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Infrared SpectroscopyInfrared Spectroscopy
Ultraviolet-Visible SpectroscopyUltraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy
Mass SpectrometryMass Spectrometry
13.113.1
Principles of Molecular Principles of Molecular
Spectroscopy:Spectroscopy:
Electromagnetic RadiationElectromagnetic Radiation
Propagated at the speed of light.Propagated at the speed of light.
Has properties of particles and waves.Has properties of particles and waves.
The energy of a photon is proportional The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency.to its frequency.
Electromagnetic RadiationElectromagnetic Radiation
The Electromagnetic SpectrumThe Electromagnetic Spectrum
400 nm400 nm 750 nm750 nm
Visible Light
Longer Wavelength (Longer Wavelength ())Shorter Wavelength (Shorter Wavelength ())
Higher Frequency (Higher Frequency ()) Lower Frequency (Lower Frequency ())
Higher Energy (Higher Energy (EE)) Lower Energy (Lower Energy (EE))
The Electromagnetic SpectrumThe Electromagnetic Spectrum
UltravioletUltraviolet InfraredInfrared
Longer Wavelength (Longer Wavelength ())Shorter Wavelength (Shorter Wavelength ())
Higher Frequency (Higher Frequency ()) Lower Frequency (Lower Frequency ())
Higher Energy (Higher Energy (EE)) Lower Energy (Lower Energy (EE))
Cosmic raysCosmic rays
RaysRays
X-raysX-rays
Ultraviolet (UV) Ultraviolet (UV) lightlight
Visible lightVisible light
Infrared (IR) Infrared (IR) radiationradiation
MicrowavesMicrowaves
Radio wavesRadio waves
Cosmic raysCosmic rays
RaysRays
X-raysX-rays
Ultraviolet (UV) Ultraviolet (UV) lightlight
Visible lightVisible light
Infrared (IR) Infrared (IR) radiationradiation
MicrowavesMicrowaves
Radio wavesRadio waves
The Electromagnetic SpectrumThe Electromagnetic Spectrum
EnergyEnergy
13.213.2Principles of Molecular Spectroscopy: Principles of Molecular Spectroscopy:
Quantized Energy StatesQuantized Energy States
Electromagnetic radiation is absorbed when theElectromagnetic radiation is absorbed when theenergy of the photon corresponds to the energy of the photon corresponds to the difference in energy between two states.difference in energy between two states.
EE = = hh
ElectronicElectronic
VibrationalVibrational
RotationalRotational
Nuclear spinNuclear spin
UV-VisibleUV-Visible
InfraredInfrared
MicrowaveMicrowave
RadiofrequencyRadiofrequency
What Kind of States?What Kind of States?
13.313.3Introduction to Introduction to
11H NMR SpectroscopyH NMR Spectroscopy
11H and H and 1313C:C:
Both have spin = ±1/2.Both have spin = ±1/2.
11H is 99.985% at natural abundance.H is 99.985% at natural abundance.
1313C is 1.1% at natural abundance.C is 1.1% at natural abundance.
The nuclei that are most useful toThe nuclei that are most useful toorganic chemists are:organic chemists are:
Nuclear SpinNuclear Spin
A spinning charge, such as the nucleus of A spinning charge, such as the nucleus of 11H H or or 1313C, generates a C, generates a magnetic fieldmagnetic field. The . The magnetic field magnetic field generated by a nucleus of spin generated by a nucleus of spin +1/2 is opposite in direction from that +1/2 is opposite in direction from that generated by a nucleus of spin –1/2.generated by a nucleus of spin –1/2.
+ +
++
+
+
+
The distribution of The distribution of nuclear spins is nuclear spins is random in the random in the absence of an absence of an external magnetic external magnetic field.field.
++
+
+
+
An external magnetic An external magnetic field causes nuclear field causes nuclear magnetic moments to magnetic moments to align parallel and align parallel and antiparallel to applied antiparallel to applied field.field.
HH00
++
+
+
+There is a slight There is a slight excess of nuclear excess of nuclear magnetic moments magnetic moments aligned parallel to aligned parallel to the applied field.the applied field.
HH00
No difference in absence of magnetic field.No difference in absence of magnetic field.Proportional to strength of external magnetic field. Proportional to strength of external magnetic field.
Energy Differences Between Nuclear Spin StatesEnergy Differences Between Nuclear Spin States
+
+
EE E E ''
Increasing field strengthIncreasing field strength
Some Important Relationships in NMRSome Important Relationships in NMR
The frequency of absorbedThe frequency of absorbedelectromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic radiationis proportional to:is proportional to:
the energy difference the energy difference betweenbetweentwo nuclear spin states,two nuclear spin states,which is proportional to:which is proportional to:
the applied magnetic field.the applied magnetic field.
UnitsUnits
HzHz
kJ/molkJ/mol(kcal/mol)(kcal/mol)
tesla (T)tesla (T)
Some Important Relationships in NMRSome Important Relationships in NMR
The frequency of absorbed electromagneticThe frequency of absorbed electromagneticradiation is different for different elements radiation is different for different elements and for different isotopes of the same element.and for different isotopes of the same element.
For a field strength of 4.7 T:For a field strength of 4.7 T:11H absorbs radiation having a frequencyH absorbs radiation having a frequencyof 200 MHz (200 x 10of 200 MHz (200 x 1066 s s-1-1))1313C absorbs radiation having a frequencyC absorbs radiation having a frequencyof 50.4 MHz (50.4 x 10of 50.4 MHz (50.4 x 1066 s s-1-1))
Some Important Relationships in NMRSome Important Relationships in NMR
The frequency of absorbed electromagneticThe frequency of absorbed electromagneticradiation for a particular nucleus (such as radiation for a particular nucleus (such as 11H)H)depends on its molecular environment. depends on its molecular environment.
This is why NMR is such a useful toolThis is why NMR is such a useful toolfor structure determination.for structure determination.
13.413.4Nuclear ShieldingNuclear Shielding
andand11H Chemical ShiftsH Chemical Shifts
What do we mean by "shielding?"What do we mean by "shielding?"
What do we mean by "chemical shift?"What do we mean by "chemical shift?"
ShieldingShielding
An external magnetic field An external magnetic field affects the motion of the affects the motion of the electrons in a molecule, electrons in a molecule, inducing a magnetic field inducing a magnetic field within the molecule.within the molecule.
The direction of the The direction of the induced magnetic field is induced magnetic field is opposite to that of the opposite to that of the applied field.applied field.
CC HH
HH 00
ShieldingShielding
The induced field shields The induced field shields the nuclei (in this case, C the nuclei (in this case, C and H) from the applied and H) from the applied field.field.
A stronger external field is A stronger external field is needed in order for energy needed in order for energy difference between spin difference between spin states to match energy of states to match energy of rf radiation.rf radiation.
CC HH
HH 00
Chemical shift is a Chemical shift is a measure of the degree to measure of the degree to which a nucleus in a which a nucleus in a molecule is shielded.molecule is shielded.
Protons in different Protons in different environments are shielded environments are shielded to greater or lesser to greater or lesser degrees; they have degrees; they have different chemical shifts.different chemical shifts.
CC HH
HH 00
Chemical ShiftChemical Shift
Chemical shifts (Chemical shifts () are ) are measured relative to the measured relative to the protons in protons in tetramethylsilane (TMS) tetramethylsilane (TMS) as a standard.as a standard.
SiSi CHCH33
CHCH33
CHCH33
HH33CC
==position of signal - position of TMS peakposition of signal - position of TMS peak
spectrometer frequencyspectrometer frequencyx 10x 1066
Chemical ShiftChemical Shift
NMR SpectrometersNMR Spectrometers
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
measured relative to TMSmeasured relative to TMS
UpfieldUpfieldIncreased shieldingIncreased shielding
DownfieldDownfieldDecreased shieldingDecreased shielding
(CH(CH33))44Si (TMS)Si (TMS)
Example: The signal for the proton in chloroform Example: The signal for the proton in chloroform (HCCl(HCCl33) appears 1456 Hz downfield from TMS at ) appears 1456 Hz downfield from TMS at
a spectrometer frequency of 200 MHz.a spectrometer frequency of 200 MHz.
==position of signal - position of TMS peakposition of signal - position of TMS peak
spectrometer frequencyspectrometer frequencyx 10x 1066
==1456 Hz - 0 Hz1456 Hz - 0 Hz
200 x 10200 x 1066 Hz Hzx 10x 1066
= 7.28= 7.28
Chemical ShiftChemical Shift
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
7.28 ppm7.28 ppm
HH CC
ClCl
ClCl
ClClChloroformChloroform
13.513.5Effects of Molecular StructureEffects of Molecular Structure
onon11H Chemical ShiftsH Chemical Shifts
Protons in different environments experience Protons in different environments experience different degrees of shielding and have different degrees of shielding and have
different chemical shifts.different chemical shifts.
Electronegative Substituents DecreaseElectronegative Substituents Decreasethe Shielding of Methyl Groupsthe Shielding of Methyl Groups
Least shielded HLeast shielded H Most shielded HMost shielded H
CHCH33FF CHCH33OOCHCH33 (CH(CH33))33NN CHCH33CHCH33 (CH(CH33))44SiSi
4.34.3 3.23.2 2.22.2 0.90.9 0.00.0
Electronegative Substituents Decrease ShieldingElectronegative Substituents Decrease Shielding
HH33C—CC—CHH22—C—CHH33
OO22N—CN—CHH22—C—CHH22—C—CHH33
0.90.9 0.90.9 1.31.3
1.01.0 4.34.3 2.02.0
Effect is CumulativeEffect is Cumulative
CHCH33ClCl 3.1 3.1
CHCH22ClCl22 5.3 5.3
CHCHClCl33 7.3 7.3
Methyl, Methylene and MethineMethyl, Methylene and Methine
CCHH33 more shielded than CH more shielded than CH22..CCHH22 more shielded than C more shielded than CHH..
HH33CC CC
CCHH33
CHCH33
HH
0.90.9
1.61.6
0.80.8
HH33CC CC
CCHH33
CHCH33
CCHH22
0.90.9
CHCH33
1.21.2
Protons Attached to Protons Attached to spsp22-hybridized Carbon-hybridized Carbonare Less Shielded than Those Attachedare Less Shielded than Those Attached
to to spsp33-hybridized Carbon-hybridized Carbon
HH HH
HHHH
HH
HH
CC CC
HHHH
HH HH
CHCH33CHCH33
7.37.3 5.35.3 0.90.9
But Protons Attached to But Protons Attached to spsp-hybridized Carbon-hybridized Carbonare More Shielded than Those Attachedare More Shielded than Those Attached
to to spsp22-hybridized Carbon-hybridized Carbon
CC CC
HHHH
HH HH
5.35.3
2.42.4CHCH22OCHOCH33CC CCHH
Protons Attached to Benzylic and AllylicProtons Attached to Benzylic and AllylicCarbons are Somewhat Less Shielded than UsualCarbons are Somewhat Less Shielded than Usual
1.51.5 0.80.8
HH33CC CHCH33
1.21.2
HH33CC CHCH22
2.62.6
HH33C—CHC—CH22—CH—CH33
0.90.9 0.90.9 1.31.3
Proton Attached to C=O of AldehydeProton Attached to C=O of Aldehydeis Most Deshielded C—His Most Deshielded C—H
2.42.4
9.79.7
1.11.1
CC CC
OO
HH
HH
CHCH33
HH33CC
Type of protonType of proton Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
Type of protonType of proton Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
CCHH RR 0.9-1.80.9-1.8
1.5-2.61.5-2.6CCHH CCCC
2.0-2.52.0-2.5CCHH CC
OO
2.1-2.32.1-2.3CCHH NNCC
CCHH ArAr 2.3-2.82.3-2.8
2.52.5CCHH CCCC
11H Chemical Shifts of Some Common GroupsH Chemical Shifts of Some Common Groups
CCHH BrBr 2.7-4.12.7-4.1
9-109-10CC
OO
HH
2.2-2.92.2-2.9CCHH NRNR
3.1-4.13.1-4.1CCHH ClCl
6.5-8.56.5-8.5HH ArAr
CC CC
HH
4.5-6.54.5-6.5
3.3-3.73.3-3.7CCHH OO
11H Chemical Shifts of Some Common GroupsH Chemical Shifts of Some Common Groups
Type of protonType of proton Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
Type of protonType of proton Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
1-31-3HH NRNR
0.5-50.5-5HH OROR
6-86-8HH OArOAr
10-1310-13CC
OO
HHOO
11H Chemical Shifts of Some Common GroupsH Chemical Shifts of Some Common Groups
Type of protonType of proton Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
13.613.6
Interpreting Proton NMR Interpreting Proton NMR
SpectraSpectra
1. Number of signals.1. Number of signals.
2. Their intensity (as measured by area 2. Their intensity (as measured by area under peak). under peak).
3. Splitting pattern (multiplicity).3. Splitting pattern (multiplicity).
Information contained in an NMRInformation contained in an NMRspectrum includes:spectrum includes:
Number of SignalsNumber of Signals
Protons that have different chemical shifts Protons that have different chemical shifts are chemically nonequivalent.are chemically nonequivalent.
Exist in different molecular environment.Exist in different molecular environment.
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
CCCCHH22OCOCHH33NN
OCOCHH33
NCCNCCHH22OO
MethoxyacetonitrileMethoxyacetonitrile
Are in identical environments.Are in identical environments.
Have same chemical shift.Have same chemical shift.
Replacement test: replacement by some Replacement test: replacement by some arbitrary "test group" generates same compound.arbitrary "test group" generates same compound.
HH33CCHCCH22CCHH33
chemically equivalentchemically equivalent
Chemically Equivalent ProtonsChemically Equivalent Protons
HH33CCHCCH22CCHH33
Chemically equivalentChemically equivalent
CCHH33CHCH22CCHH22ClClClClCCHH22CHCH22CCHH33
Chemically Equivalent ProtonsChemically Equivalent Protons
Replacing protons at C-1 and C-3 gives same Replacing protons at C-1 and C-3 gives same compound (1-chloropropane).compound (1-chloropropane).
C-1 and C-3 protons are chemically C-1 and C-3 protons are chemically equivalent and have the same chemical shift.equivalent and have the same chemical shift.
Replacement by some arbitrary test group Replacement by some arbitrary test group generates diastereomers.generates diastereomers.
Diastereotopic protons can have differentDiastereotopic protons can have differentchemical shifts.chemical shifts.
Diastereotopic ProtonsDiastereotopic Protons
CC CC
BrBr
HH33CC
HH
HH
5.3 ppm5.3 ppm
5.5 ppm5.5 ppm
Are in mirror-image environments.Are in mirror-image environments.
Replacement by some arbitrary test group Replacement by some arbitrary test group generates enantiomers.generates enantiomers.
Enantiotopic protons have the sameEnantiotopic protons have the samechemical shift.chemical shift.
Enantiotopic ProtonsEnantiotopic Protons
CC CHCH22OHOH
HH33CC
HHHH
EnantiotopicEnantiotopicProtonsProtons
CC CHCH22OHOH
HH33CC
ClClHH
CC CHCH22OHOH
HH33CC
HHClCl
RR SS
Not all peaks are singlets.Not all peaks are singlets.
Signals can be split by coupling of Signals can be split by coupling of nuclear spins.nuclear spins.
13.713.7Spin-Spin SplittingSpin-Spin Splitting
ininNMR SpectroscopyNMR Spectroscopy
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
ClCl22CCHHCCHH331,1-Dicholoroethane1,1-Dicholoroethane
4 lines;4 lines;quartetquartet
2 lines;2 lines;doubletdoublet
CCHH33CCHH
Two-Bond and Three-Bond CouplingTwo-Bond and Three-Bond Coupling
CC CC
HH
HH
CC CC HHHH
Protons separated byProtons separated bytwo bondstwo bonds
(geminal relationship).(geminal relationship).
Protons separated byProtons separated bythree bondsthree bonds
(vicinal relationship).(vicinal relationship).
In order to observe splitting, protons cannot In order to observe splitting, protons cannot have same chemical shift.have same chemical shift.
Coupling constant (Coupling constant (22JJ or or 33JJ) is independent ) is independent of field strength and are measured in Hz.of field strength and are measured in Hz.
Two-Bond and Three-Bond CouplingTwo-Bond and Three-Bond Coupling
CC CC
HH
HH
CC CC HHHH
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
ClCl22CCHHCCHH331,1-Dicholoroethane1,1-Dicholoroethane
4 lines;4 lines;quartetquartet
2 lines;2 lines;doubletdoublet
CCHH33CCHH
Coupled protons are vicinal (three-bond coupling).Coupled protons are vicinal (three-bond coupling).
CCHH splits C splits CHH33 into a doublet. into a doublet.
CCHH33 splits C splits CHH into a quartet. into a quartet.
Why do the methyl protons ofWhy do the methyl protons of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HHSignal for Signal for methylmethyl protons is split into protons is split into a doublet.a doublet.
To explain the splitting of the To explain the splitting of the protonsprotons at C-2, at C-2, we first focus on the two possible spin we first focus on the two possible spin orientations of the orientations of the protonproton at C-1. at C-1.
Why do the methyl protons ofWhy do the methyl protons of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HHSignal for Signal for methylmethyl protons is split into protons is split into a doublet.a doublet.
There are two orientations of the nuclear spin There are two orientations of the nuclear spin for the proton at C-1. One orientation shields for the proton at C-1. One orientation shields the protons at C-2; the other deshields the C-the protons at C-2; the other deshields the C-2 protons.2 protons.
Why do the methyl protons ofWhy do the methyl protons of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HHSignal for Signal for methylmethyl protons is split into protons is split into a doublet.a doublet.
The protons at C-2 “feel” the effect of both the The protons at C-2 “feel” the effect of both the applied magnetic field and the local field applied magnetic field and the local field resulting from the spin of the C-1 proton.resulting from the spin of the C-1 proton.
Why do the methyl protons ofWhy do the methyl protons of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a doublet?
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HH““True” chemicalTrue” chemical
shift of methylshift of methyl
protons (no coupling).protons (no coupling).
This line correspondsThis line corresponds
to molecules in which to molecules in which
the nuclear spin of the nuclear spin of
the proton at C-1 the proton at C-1
reinforcesreinforces
the applied field.the applied field.
This line correspondsThis line corresponds
to molecules in which to molecules in which
the nuclear spin of the nuclear spin of
the proton at C-1 the proton at C-1
opposesopposes
the applied field.the applied field.
Why does the methine proton ofWhy does the methine proton of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a quartet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a quartet?
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HHSignal for Signal for methinemethine proton is split into proton is split into a quartet.a quartet.
The The protonproton at C-1 “feels” the effect of the at C-1 “feels” the effect of the applied magnetic field and the local fields applied magnetic field and the local fields resulting from the spin states of the three resulting from the spin states of the three methyl protons. The possible combinations methyl protons. The possible combinations are shown on the next slide.are shown on the next slide.
CC CC HHHH
ClCl
ClCl
HH
HHThere are eight combinations of There are eight combinations of nuclear spins for the three methyl nuclear spins for the three methyl protons.protons.
These 8 combinations split the These 8 combinations split the signal into a 1:3:3:1 quartet.signal into a 1:3:3:1 quartet.
Why does the methine proton ofWhy does the methine proton of1,1-dichloroethane appear as a quartet?1,1-dichloroethane appear as a quartet?
For simple cases, the multiplicity of a signalFor simple cases, the multiplicity of a signalfor a particular proton is equal to the number for a particular proton is equal to the number of equivalent vicinal protons + 1.of equivalent vicinal protons + 1.
The Splitting Rule for The Splitting Rule for 11H NMRH NMR
13.813.8Splitting Patterns:Splitting Patterns:The Ethyl GroupThe Ethyl Group
CHCH33CHCH22X is characterized by a triplet-quartet X is characterized by a triplet-quartet
pattern (quartet at lower field than the triplet).pattern (quartet at lower field than the triplet).
01.02.03.04.05.06.07.08.09.010.0
Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
BrCBrCHH22CCHH33Ethyl bromideEthyl bromide
4 lines;4 lines;quartetquartet
3 lines;3 lines;triplettriplet
CCHH33
CCHH22
Splitting Patterns of Common MultipletsSplitting Patterns of Common Multiplets
Splitting Patterns of Common MultipletsSplitting Patterns of Common Multiplets
Number of equivalentNumber of equivalent AppearanceAppearance Intensities of linesIntensities of linesprotons to which H protons to which H of multipletof multiplet in multipletin multipletis coupledis coupled
11 DoubletDoublet 1:11:1
22 TripletTriplet 1:2:11:2:1
33 QuartetQuartet 1:3:3:11:3:3:1
44 PentetPentet 1:4:6:4:11:4:6:4:1
55 SextetSextet 1:5:10:10:5:11:5:10:10:5:1
66 SeptetSeptet 1:6:15:20:15:6:11:6:15:20:15:6:1
13.913.9Splitting Patterns:Splitting Patterns:
The Isopropyl GroupThe Isopropyl Group
(CH(CH33))22CHX is characterized by a doublet-CHX is characterized by a doublet-septet pattern (septet at lower field than the septet pattern (septet at lower field than the doublet).doublet).
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
ClCClCHH(C(CHH33))22Isopropyl chlorideIsopropyl chloride
7 lines;7 lines;septetseptet
2 lines;2 lines;doubletdoublet
CCHH33
CCHH
13.1013.10Splitting Patterns:Splitting Patterns:Pairs of DoubletsPairs of Doublets
Splitting patterns are not always symmetrical, Splitting patterns are not always symmetrical, but lean in one direction or the other.but lean in one direction or the other.
Pairs of DoubletsPairs of Doublets
Consider coupling between two vicinal Consider coupling between two vicinal protons.protons.
If the protons have different chemical shifts, If the protons have different chemical shifts, each will split the signal of the other into a each will split the signal of the other into a doublet.doublet.
CC CCHH HH
Pairs of DoubletsPairs of Doublets
Let Let be the difference in chemical shift in be the difference in chemical shift in Hz between the two protons.Hz between the two protons.
Let Let JJ be the coupling constant between peaks be the coupling constant between peaks for each proton in Hz.for each proton in Hz.
CC CCHH HH
AXAX
When When is much larger than is much larger than JJ the signal for the signal for each proton is a doublet, the doublet is each proton is a doublet, the doublet is symmetrical, and the spin system is called symmetrical, and the spin system is called AX.AX.
CC CCHH HH
JJ JJ
AMAM
As As //JJ decreases the signal for each proton decreases the signal for each proton remains a doublet, but becomes skewed. The outer remains a doublet, but becomes skewed. The outer lines decrease while the inner lines increase, lines decrease while the inner lines increase, causing the doublets to "lean" toward each other.causing the doublets to "lean" toward each other.
CC CCHH HH
JJ JJ
ABAB
When When and and JJ are similar, the spin system is are similar, the spin system is called AB. Skewing is quite pronounced. It is called AB. Skewing is quite pronounced. It is easy to mistake an AB system of two doublets easy to mistake an AB system of two doublets for a quartet.for a quartet.
CC CCHH HH
JJ JJ
AA22
When When = 0, the two protons have the same = 0, the two protons have the same chemical shift and don't split each other. A chemical shift and don't split each other. A single line is observed. The two doublets have single line is observed. The two doublets have collapsed to a singlet.collapsed to a singlet.
CC CCHH HH
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Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
2,3,4-Trichloroanisole2,3,4-Trichloroanisole(1,2,3-Trichloro-4-methoxybenzene)(1,2,3-Trichloro-4-methoxybenzene)
OCOCHH33
Skewed doubletsSkewed doublets
HH HH
ClClClCl
ClCl OCOCHH33
13.1113.11Complex Splitting PatternsComplex Splitting Patterns
Multiplets of multipletsMultiplets of multiplets
mm-Nitrostyrene-Nitrostyrene
Consider the proton shown in Consider the proton shown in redred..
It is unequally coupled to the protons shown It is unequally coupled to the protons shown in in blueblue and and whitewhite..
JJciscis = 12 Hz; = 12 Hz; JJtranstrans = 16 Hz = 16 Hz
HH
HHOO22NN
HH
mm-Nitrostyrene-Nitrostyrene
16 Hz16 Hz
12 Hz12 Hz 12 Hz12 Hz
The signal for The signal for the proton the proton shown in red shown in red appears as a appears as a doublet of doublet of doublets.doublets.
HH
HHOO22NN
HH
mm-Nitrostyrene-Nitrostyrene
HH
HHOO22NN
HH
Doublet of doubletsDoublet of doublets
13.1213.1211H NMR Spectra of AlcoholsH NMR Spectra of Alcohols
What about H bonded to O?What about H bonded to O?
O—HO—H
The chemical shift for O—The chemical shift for O—HH is variable and is variable and depends on temperature and concentration.depends on temperature and concentration.
Splitting of the O—Splitting of the O—HH proton is sometimes proton is sometimes observed but usually is not. It usually appears observed but usually is not. It usually appears as a broad singlet peak. as a broad singlet peak.
Adding Adding DD22O converts O—O converts O—HH to O— to O—DD..
The O—The O—HH peak disappears. peak disappears.
CC OOHH HH
13.1313.13NMR and ConformationsNMR and Conformations
NMR is “Slow”NMR is “Slow”
Most conformational changes occur faster Most conformational changes occur faster than NMR can detect them.than NMR can detect them.
An NMR spectrum is the weighted average of An NMR spectrum is the weighted average of the conformations.the conformations.
For example, cyclohexane gives a single peak For example, cyclohexane gives a single peak for its H atoms in NMR. Half of the time a for its H atoms in NMR. Half of the time a single proton is axial and half of the time it is single proton is axial and half of the time it is equatorial. The observed chemical shift is half equatorial. The observed chemical shift is half way between the axial chemical shift and the way between the axial chemical shift and the equatorial chemical shift.equatorial chemical shift.
13.1413.141313C NMR SpectroscopyC NMR Spectroscopy
11H and H and 1313C NMR ComparedC NMR Compared
Both give us information about the number of Both give us information about the number of chemically nonequivalent nuclei chemically nonequivalent nuclei (nonequivalent hydrogens or nonequivalent (nonequivalent hydrogens or nonequivalent carbons).carbons).
Both give us information about the Both give us information about the environment of the nuclei (hybridization state, environment of the nuclei (hybridization state, attached atoms, attached atoms, etcetc.)..).
It is convenient to use FT-NMR techniques for It is convenient to use FT-NMR techniques for 11H; it is standard practice for H; it is standard practice for 1313C NMR.C NMR.
11H and H and 1313C NMR ComparedC NMR Compared
1313C NMR requires FT-NMR because the C NMR requires FT-NMR because the signal for a carbon atom is 10signal for a carbon atom is 10-4-4 times weaker times weaker than the signal for a hydrogen atom,than the signal for a hydrogen atom,
because of differences in the magnetic because of differences in the magnetic properties of the two nuclei and,properties of the two nuclei and,
at the “natural abundance” level, only 1.1% of at the “natural abundance” level, only 1.1% of all the C atoms in a sample are all the C atoms in a sample are 1313C (most are C (most are 1212C).C).
11H and H and 1313C NMR ComparedC NMR Compared
1313C signals are spread over a much wider C signals are spread over a much wider range than range than 11H signals making it easier to H signals making it easier to identify and count individual nucleiidentify and count individual nuclei
For 1-chloropentane, it is much easier to For 1-chloropentane, it is much easier to identify the compound by its identify the compound by its 1313C spectrum C spectrum than by its than by its 11H spectrum.H spectrum.
01.02.03.04.05.06.07.08.09.010.0
Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
ClClCCHH22
1-Chloropentane1-Chloropentane
CCHH33ClClCCHH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22CCHH33
11HH
Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
1-Chloropentane1-Chloropentane
ClClCHCH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH33
020406080100120140160180200
1313CC
CDClCDCl33
a separate, distinct peak appears for each of the 5 carbons
13.1513.151313C Chemical ShiftsC Chemical Shifts
Measured in ppm (Measured in ppm ())
from the carbons of TMS.from the carbons of TMS.
Factors AffectingFactors Affecting 13 13C Chemical ShiftsC Chemical Shifts
• Electronegativity of groups attached to Electronegativity of groups attached to carbon.carbon.
• Hybridization state of carbon.Hybridization state of carbon.
Electronegativity EffectsElectronegativity Effects
Electronegativity has an even greater effect Electronegativity has an even greater effect on on 1313C chemical shifts than it does on C chemical shifts than it does on 11H H chemical shifts.chemical shifts.
Types of CarbonsTypes of Carbons
(CH(CH33))33CCHH
CCHH44
CCHH33CCHH33
CHCH33CCHH22CHCH33
(CH(CH33))44CC
primaryprimary
secondarysecondary
tertiarytertiary
quaternaryquaternary
ClassificationClassification Chemical shift, Chemical shift, 11HH 1313CC
0.20.2
0.90.9
1.31.3
1.71.7
-2-2
88
1616
2525
2828
Replacing H by C (more electronegative) deshieldsReplacing H by C (more electronegative) deshieldsC to which it is attached.C to which it is attached.
Electronegativity Effects on CHElectronegativity Effects on CH33
CCHH33FF
CCHH44
CCHH33NHNH22
CCHH33OHOH
Chemical shift, Chemical shift, 11HH
0.20.2
2.52.5
3.43.4
4.34.3
1313CC
-2-2
2727
5050
7575
Electronegativity Effects and Chain LengthElectronegativity Effects and Chain Length
ChemicalChemicalshift, shift,
ClCl CHCH22 CHCH22 CHCH22 CHCH22 CHCH33
4545 3333 2929 2222 1414
Deshielding effect of Deshielding effect of ClCl decreases as decreases as number of bonds between number of bonds between ClCl and C increases. and C increases.
Factors AffectingFactors Affecting 13 13C Chemical ShiftsC Chemical Shifts
• Electronegativity of groups attached to Electronegativity of groups attached to carbon.carbon.
• Hybridization state of carbon.Hybridization state of carbon.
Hybridization EffectsHybridization Effects
spsp33-Hybridized -Hybridized carbon is more carbon is more shielded than shielded than spsp22.. 114114
138138
3636
3636 126-142126-142spsp-Hybridized -Hybridized carbon is more carbon is more shielded than shielded than spsp22, but less , but less shielded than shielded than spsp33..
CHCH33HH CC CC CHCH22 CHCH22
6868 8484 2222 2020 1313
Carbonyl Carbons Are Especially DeshieldedCarbonyl Carbons Are Especially Deshielded
OO
CHCH22 CC OO CHCH22 CHCH33
127-134127-1344141 14146161171171
1313C Chemical Shifts for Some Common GroupsC Chemical Shifts for Some Common Groups
Type of carbonType of carbon Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
Type of carbonType of carbon Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
RRCCHH33 0-350-35
CCRR22RR22CC
65-9065-90CCRRRRCC
RR22CCHH22 15-4015-40
RR33CCHH 25-5025-50
RR44CC 30-4030-40
100-150100-150
110-175110-175
RRCCHH22BrBr 20-4020-40
RRCCHH22ClCl 25-5025-50
35-5035-50RRCCHH22NHNH22
50-6550-65RRCCHH22OHOH
RRCCHH22OROR 50-6550-65
RRCCOROR
OO
160-185160-185
RRCCRR
OO
190-220190-220
RRCC NN 110-125110-125
1313C Chemical Shifts for Some Common GroupsC Chemical Shifts for Some Common Groups
Type of carbonType of carbon Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
Type of carbonType of carbon Chemical shift (Chemical shift (),),ppmppm
13.1613.161313C NMR and Peak IntensitiesC NMR and Peak Intensities
Pulse FT-NMR distorts intensities of signals. Pulse FT-NMR distorts intensities of signals. Therefore, peak heights and areas can be Therefore, peak heights and areas can be deceptive.deceptive.
mm-Cresol-Cresol
Chemical shift (Chemical shift (, ppm), ppm)
020406080100120140160180200
7 carbons give 7 signals, but intensities are not equal
CHCH33
OHOH
13.2013.20
Infrared SpectroscopyInfrared Spectroscopy
Gives information about the functional groups Gives information about the functional groups in a molecule.in a molecule.
Characteristic functional groups usually found Characteristic functional groups usually found
between 4000-1600 cmbetween 4000-1600 cm-1-1..
From 1300-625 cmFrom 1300-625 cm-1-1 called “fingerprint region.” called “fingerprint region.”
Depends on transitions between vibrational Depends on transitions between vibrational energy states:energy states:
Stretching.Stretching.
Bending.Bending.
Infrared SpectroscopyInfrared Spectroscopy
Stretching Vibrations of a CHStretching Vibrations of a CH22 Group Group
SymmetricSymmetric AntisymmetricAntisymmetric
Bending Vibrations of a CHBending Vibrations of a CH22 Group Group
In planeIn plane““scissoring”scissoring”
In planeIn plane““rocking”rocking”
Bending Vibrations of a CHBending Vibrations of a CH22 Group Group
Out of planeOut of plane““wagging”wagging”
Out of planeOut of plane““twisting”twisting”
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, cmFrequency, cm-1-1
Stretching vibrations (single bonds)Stretching vibrations (single bonds)
sp C—Hsp C—H 3310-33203310-3320
spsp22 C—H C—H 3000-31003000-3100
spsp33 C—H C—H 2850-29502850-2950
spsp22 C—O C—O 12001200
spsp33 C—O C—O 1025-12001025-1200
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of HexaneInfrared Spectrum of HexaneInfrared Spectrum of HexaneInfrared Spectrum of Hexane
Infrared Spectrum of BenzeneInfrared Spectrum of BenzeneInfrared Spectrum of BenzeneInfrared Spectrum of Benzene
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of Dihexyl EtherInfrared Spectrum of Dihexyl EtherInfrared Spectrum of Dihexyl EtherInfrared Spectrum of Dihexyl Ether
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, cmFrequency, cm-1-1
Stretching vibrations (multiple bonds)Stretching vibrations (multiple bonds)
CC CC 1620-16801620-1680
——CC NN
——CC C—C— 2100-22002100-2200
2240-22802240-2280
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Infrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-Hexene
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of HexanenitrileInfrared Spectrum of HexanenitrileInfrared Spectrum of HexanenitrileInfrared Spectrum of Hexanenitrile
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, cmFrequency, cm-1-1
Stretching vibrations (carbonyl groups)Stretching vibrations (carbonyl groups)
Aldehydes and ketonesAldehydes and ketones 1710-17501710-1750
Carboxylic acidsCarboxylic acids 1700-17251700-1725
Acid anhydridesAcid anhydrides 1800-1850 and 1740-17901800-1850 and 1740-1790
EstersEsters 1730-17501730-1750
AmidesAmides 1680-17001680-1700
CC OO
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Infrared Spectrum of 2-HexanoneInfrared Spectrum of 2-HexanoneInfrared Spectrum of 2-HexanoneInfrared Spectrum of 2-Hexanone
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of Hexanoic AcidInfrared Spectrum of Hexanoic AcidInfrared Spectrum of Hexanoic AcidInfrared Spectrum of Hexanoic Acid
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of Methyl HexanoateInfrared Spectrum of Methyl HexanoateInfrared Spectrum of Methyl HexanoateInfrared Spectrum of Methyl Hexanoate
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, cmFrequency, cm-1-1
Bending vibrations of alkenesBending vibrations of alkenes
CHCH22RCHRCH
CHCH22RR22CC
CHR'CHR'ciscis-RCH-RCH
CHR'CHR'transtrans-RCH-RCH
CHR'CHR'RR22CC
910-990910-990
890890
665-730665-730
960-980960-980
790-840790-840
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Infrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexeneInfrared Spectrum of 1-Hexene
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, cmFrequency, cm-1-1
Bending vibrations of derivatives of benzeneBending vibrations of derivatives of benzene
MonosubstitutedMonosubstituted 730-770 and 690-710730-770 and 690-710
orthoortho-Disubstituted-Disubstituted 735-770735-770
metameta-Disubstituted-Disubstituted 750-810 and 680-730750-810 and 680-730
parapara-Disubstituted-Disubstituted 790-840790-840
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Infrared Spectrum of HexylbenzeneInfrared Spectrum of HexylbenzeneInfrared Spectrum of HexylbenzeneInfrared Spectrum of Hexylbenzene
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Structural unitStructural unit Frequency, Frequency, cmcm-1-1
Stretching vibrations (single bonds)Stretching vibrations (single bonds)
O—H (alcohols)O—H (alcohols) 3200-36003200-3600
O—H (carboxylic acids) O—H (carboxylic acids) 3000-31003000-3100
N—HN—H 3350-35003350-3500
Infrared Absorption FrequenciesInfrared Absorption Frequencies
Infrared Spectrum of 1-HexanolInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexanolInfrared Spectrum of 1-HexanolInfrared Spectrum of 1-Hexanol
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of HexylamineInfrared Spectrum of HexylamineInfrared Spectrum of HexylamineInfrared Spectrum of Hexylamine
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Infrared Spectrum of HexanamideInfrared Spectrum of HexanamideInfrared Spectrum of HexanamideInfrared Spectrum of Hexanamide
Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2003 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
13.2113.21
Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-VIS) Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-VIS)
SpectroscopySpectroscopy
Gives information about conjugated Gives information about conjugated electron electron systemssystems
Gaps between electron energy Gaps between electron energy levels are greater than thoselevels are greater than thosebetween vibrational levels.between vibrational levels.
Gap corresponds to wavelengthsGap corresponds to wavelengthsbetween 200 and 800 nm.between 200 and 800 nm.
Transitions between Electron Energy StatesTransitions between Electron Energy States
EE = = hh
X-axis is wavelength in nm (high energy at left, X-axis is wavelength in nm (high energy at left, low energy at right).low energy at right).
maxmax is the wavelength of maximum absorption is the wavelength of maximum absorption and is related to electronic makeup of molecule— and is related to electronic makeup of molecule— especially especially electron system. electron system.
Y axis is a measure of absorption of electromagnetic Y axis is a measure of absorption of electromagnetic radiation expressed as molar absorptivity (radiation expressed as molar absorptivity ().).
Conventions in UV-VISConventions in UV-VIS
200200 220220 240240 260260 280280
10001000
20002000
Wavelength, nmWavelength, nm
maxmax 230 nm 230 nm
maxmax 2630 2630
MolarMolar
absorptivity (absorptivity ())
UV Spectrum of UV Spectrum of ciscis,,transtrans-1,3-Cyclooctadiene-1,3-Cyclooctadiene
Most stable Most stable -electron -electron
configurationconfiguration
-Electron -Electron configuration of configuration of
excited stateexcited state
* Transition in * Transition in ciscis,,transtrans-1,3-Cyclooctadiene-1,3-Cyclooctadiene
HOMOHOMO
LUMOLUMO
EE = = hh
* Transition in Alkenes* Transition in Alkenes
HOMO-LUMO energy gap is affected by HOMO-LUMO energy gap is affected by substituents on double bond.substituents on double bond.
As HOMO-LUMO energy difference As HOMO-LUMO energy difference decreases (smaller decreases (smaller EE), ), maxmax shifts to longer shifts to longer
wavelengths.wavelengths.
Effect of SubstitutionEffect of Substitution
Methyl groups on double bond cause Methyl groups on double bond cause maxmax
to shift to longer wavelengthsto shift to longer wavelengths
CC CC
HH
HH
HH
HH
CC CC
HH
HH CHCH33
maxmax 170 nm 170 nm
CHCH33
maxmax 188 nm 188 nm
Effect of ConjugationEffect of Conjugation
Extending conjugation has a larger effect Extending conjugation has a larger effect on on maxmax; shift is again to longer ; shift is again to longer
wavelengths.wavelengths.
CC CC
HH
HH
HH
HH
CC CC
HH
HH
maxmax 170 nm 170 nm maxmax 217 nm 217 nm
HH
CC CC
HH
HHHH
Effect of ConjugationEffect of Conjugation
maxmax 217 nm 217 nm
for conjugated for conjugated dienediene
HH
CC CC
HH
HH CC CC
HH
HHHH
CC CC
HH CHCH33
HH
HH
CC CC
HH33CC
HH CC CC
HH
HH
maxmax 263 nm 263 nm
for conjugated for conjugated trienetriene plus two methyl plus two methyl
groupsgroups
LycopeneLycopene
maxmax 505 nm 505 nm
Orange-red pigment in tomatoes.Orange-red pigment in tomatoes.
13.2213.22
Mass SpectrometryMass Spectrometry
Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
ee––
Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.
Electron is deflected but transfers much of Electron is deflected but transfers much of its energy to the molecule.its energy to the molecule.
ee––
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.Atom or molecule is hit by high-energy electron.
Electron is deflected but transfers much of Electron is deflected but transfers much of its energy to the molecule.its energy to the molecule.
ee––
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
This energy-rich species ejects an electron.This energy-rich species ejects an electron.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
This energy-rich species ejects an electron.This energy-rich species ejects an electron.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
Forming a positively charged, odd-electron Forming a positively charged, odd-electron species called the molecular ion.species called the molecular ion.
ee––++••
Molecular ion passes between poles of a Molecular ion passes between poles of a magnet and is deflected by magnetic field.magnet and is deflected by magnetic field.
Amount of Amount of deflection depends deflection depends on mass-to-charge on mass-to-charge ratio (ratio (m/zm/z).).
Highest Highest m/zm/z deflected least.deflected least.
Lowest Lowest m/zm/z deflected most.deflected most.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
++••
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
If the only ion that is present is the molecular If the only ion that is present is the molecular ion, mass spectrometry provides a way to ion, mass spectrometry provides a way to measure the molecular weight of a compound measure the molecular weight of a compound and is often used for this purpose.and is often used for this purpose.
However, the molecular ion often fragments to However, the molecular ion often fragments to a mixture of species of lower a mixture of species of lower m/zm/z..
The molecular ion dissociates to a cationThe molecular ion dissociates to a cationand a radical.and a radical.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
++••
The molecular ion dissociates to a cationThe molecular ion dissociates to a cationand a radical.and a radical.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
++ ••
Usually several fragmentation pathways are Usually several fragmentation pathways are available and a mixture of ions is produced.available and a mixture of ions is produced.
Mixture of ions of Mixture of ions of different mass different mass gives separate peak gives separate peak for each for each m/zm/z..
Intensity of peak Intensity of peak proportional to proportional to percentage of each percentage of each ion of different ion of different mass in mixture.mass in mixture.
Separation of peaks Separation of peaks depends on relative depends on relative mass.mass.
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
++
++++
++
+
+
Mixture of ions of Mixture of ions of different mass different mass gives separate peak gives separate peak for each for each m/zm/z..
Intensity of peak Intensity of peak proportional to proportional to percentage of each percentage of each atom of different atom of different mass in mixture.mass in mixture.
Separation of peaks Separation of peaks depends on relative depends on relative mass.mass.
++ ++ ++ ++
+ +
Principles of Electron-Impact Mass SpectrometryPrinciples of Electron-Impact Mass Spectrometry
2020 4040 6060 8080 100100 120 120m/zm/z
m/z m/z = 78= 78
100100
8080
6060
4040
2020
00
Relative Relative intensityintensity
Some Molecules Undergo Very Little FragmentationSome Molecules Undergo Very Little Fragmentation
Benzene is an example. The major peak Benzene is an example. The major peak corresponds to the molecular ion.corresponds to the molecular ion.
HH
HH
HH
HHHH
HH
HH
HH
HH
HHHH
HH
HH
HH
HH
HHHH
HH
All H are All H are 11H and all H and all C are C are 1212C.C.
One C is One C is 1313CC.. One H is One H is 22HH..
Isotopic ClustersIsotopic Clusters
7878 7979 7979
93.4%93.4% 6.5%6.5% 0.1%0.1%
2020 4040 6060 8080 100100 120 120
m/zm/z
100100
8080
6060
4040
2020
00
Relative Relative intensityintensity
112112
114114
Isotopic ClustersIsotopic Clustersin Chlorobenzenein Chlorobenzene
Visible in peaks Visible in peaks for molecular ion.for molecular ion.
3535ClCl 3737ClCl
2020 4040 6060 8080 100100 120 120
m/zm/z
Relative Relative intensityintensity
7777
Isotopic ClustersIsotopic Clustersin Chlorobenzenein Chlorobenzene
No No m/zm/z 77, 79 77, 79 pair; therefore, ion pair; therefore, ion responsible forresponsible form/zm/z 77 peak does 77 peak does not contain Cl.not contain Cl.
HH
HH
HH
HH
HH ++
100100
8080
6060
4040
2020
00
Alkanes Undergo Extensive FragmentationAlkanes Undergo Extensive Fragmentation
m/zm/z
DecaneDecane
142142
7171
8585
9999
CHCH33—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH22—CH—CH33
Relative Relative intensityintensity
100100
8080
6060
4040
2020
00 2020 4040 6060 8080 100100 120 120
4343 5757
Propylbenzene Fragments MostlyPropylbenzene Fragments Mostlyat the Benzylic Positionat the Benzylic Position
2020 4040 6060 8080 100100 120 120
m/zm/z
Relative Relative intensityintensity
120120
9191
CHCH22—CH—CH22CHCH33
100100
8080
6060
4040
2020
00
13.2313.23
Molecular FormulaMolecular Formula
as aas a
Clue to StructureClue to Structure
Molecular WeightsMolecular Weights
One of the first pieces of information we try to One of the first pieces of information we try to obtain when determining a molecular obtain when determining a molecular structure is the molecular formula.structure is the molecular formula.
However, we can gain some information even However, we can gain some information even from the molecular weight. Mass spectrometry from the molecular weight. Mass spectrometry makes it relatively easy to determine makes it relatively easy to determine molecular weights.molecular weights.
The Nitrogen RuleThe Nitrogen Rule
A molecule with an A molecule with an odd number of odd number of nitrogens has an odd nitrogens has an odd molecular weight.molecular weight.
A molecule that A molecule that contains only C, H, contains only C, H, and O or which has and O or which has an even number of an even number of nitrogens has an nitrogens has an even molecular even molecular weight.weight.
NNHH22 9393
138138
NNHH22OO22NN
183183
NNHH22OO22NN
NNOO22
Exact Molecular WeightsExact Molecular Weights
CHCH33(CH(CH22))55CHCH33
HeptaneHeptane
CHCH33COCO
OO
Cyclopropyl acetateCyclopropyl acetate
Molecular formulaMolecular formula
Molecular weightMolecular weight
CC77HH1616 CC55HH88OO22
100100 100100
Exact massExact mass 100.1253100.1253 100.0524100.0524
Mass spectrometry can measure exact Mass spectrometry can measure exact masses. Therefore, mass spectrometry can masses. Therefore, mass spectrometry can give molecular formulas.give molecular formulas.
Molecular FormulasMolecular Formulas
Knowing that the molecular formula of a Knowing that the molecular formula of a substance is Csubstance is C77HH1616 tells us immediately that it is tells us immediately that it is an alkane because it corresponds to Can alkane because it corresponds to CnnHH2n+22n+2..
ButBut CC77HH1414 lacks two hydrogens of an alkane; lacks two hydrogens of an alkane; therefore, it contains either a ring or a double therefore, it contains either a ring or a double bond.bond.
Index of Hydrogen DeficiencyIndex of Hydrogen Deficiency
Relates molecular formulas to multiple bonds Relates molecular formulas to multiple bonds and rings.and rings.
Index of hydrogen deficiency = Index of hydrogen deficiency =
1122
(molecular formula of alkane –(molecular formula of alkane – molecular formula of compound) molecular formula of compound)
Example 1Example 1
Index of hydrogen deficiency Index of hydrogen deficiency
C7H14C7H14
1122
(molecular formula of alkane –(molecular formula of alkane – molecular formula of compound) molecular formula of compound)
==
1122
(C(C77HH1616 – C – C77HH1414))==
1122
(2) = 1(2) = 1==
Therefore, one ring or one double bond.Therefore, one ring or one double bond.
Example 2Example 2
C7H12C7H12
1122
(C(C77HH1616 – C – C77HH1212))==
1122
(4) = 2(4) = 2==
Therefore, two rings, one triple bond,Therefore, two rings, one triple bond,two double bonds or one double bond + one ring.two double bonds or one double bond + one ring.
Oxygen Has no EffectOxygen Has no Effect
CHCH33(CH(CH22))55CHCH22OH (1-heptanol, COH (1-heptanol, C77HH1616O) has O) has
same number of H atoms as heptane.same number of H atoms as heptane.
Index of hydrogen deficiency = Index of hydrogen deficiency =
1122
((CC77HH1616 – – CC77HH1616OO)) = 0= 0
No rings or double bonds.No rings or double bonds.
Oxygen Has no EffectOxygen Has no Effect
Index of hydrogen deficiency = Index of hydrogen deficiency =
1122
((CC55HH1212 – – CC55HH88OO22)) = 2= 2
One ring plus one double bond.One ring plus one double bond.
CHCH33COCO
OO
Cyclopropyl acetateCyclopropyl acetate
If Halogen is PresentIf Halogen is Present
Treat a halogen as if it were hydrogen.Treat a halogen as if it were hydrogen.
CC CC
CHCH33
ClClHH
HH
CC33HH55ClCl
Same index of hydrogenSame index of hydrogendeficiency as for Cdeficiency as for C33HH66..
Rings Rings versusversus Multiple Bonds Multiple Bonds
Index of hydrogen deficiency tells us the sum ofIndex of hydrogen deficiency tells us the sum ofrings plus multiple bonds.rings plus multiple bonds.
Catalytic hydrogenation tells us how many Catalytic hydrogenation tells us how many multiple bonds there are.multiple bonds there are.