What synthetic chemist hasn't wistfully lingered over a reaction flask, longing for a simple, informative way of following the chemistry without exposing sensitive reagents to air and moisture? A ...
NMR spectra are typically collected in solutions made up of deuterated solvents due to the fact that a protonated solvent will yield large solvent peaks which may hide the solute’s spectral features.
As a part of this experiment, students used 1 H-NMR spectroscopy for identifying the key organic compounds present in typical household products, such as nail polish remover, vinegar and spirits. The ...