Penn State University Libraries - Spectra Interpretation and Background Information

Multiple Spectroscopic Methods

Feinstein, K. 1995. Guide to Spectroscopic Identification of Ogranic Compounds. CRC: Boca Raton, FL. (Mass IR,1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV)

Pretsch, E., et al. Tables of Spectral Data for Structure Determination of Organic Compounds, 2nd ed. Springer-Verlag: NY. IR, NMR, UV-Vis)

Sorrell, TN. 1988. Interpreting Spectra of Organic Molecules. University Science Books: Mill Valley, CA. (IR, Mass, NMR)

Nyquist, R.A. Interpreting Infrared, Raman, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra. Academic: San Diego, CA. Physical Sciences Library Ref. QD96.I5N96 2001

Workman, Jr., J. Handbook of Organic Compounds: NIR, IR, Raman, and UV-Vis Spectra featuring Polyers and Surfactants. Academic: San Diego, CA.

Sternhell, S.: Kalman, J. R. 1986. Organic Structure from Spectra. Wiley: NY. (Mass, IR, NMR, UV)

IR Spectra Description

Roeges, N.P.G. 1994. Guide to the Complete Interpretation of Infrared Spectra of Organic Structures. Wiley: NY.

Socrates, G. 1994. Infrared Characteristics Group Frequencies: Tables and Charts, 2nd ed. Wiley: NY.

Mass Spectra

Lee, T.A. 1998. Beginner's Guide to Mass Spectral Interpretation.

McLafferty, F.W.; Turecek, F. 1993. Interpretation of Mass Spectra, 4th ed. University Science Books: Sausalito, CA.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra

Duddeck, H., et al. 1998. Structure Elucidation by Modern NMR: A Workbook, 3rd ed. Springer-Verlag: NY.

Martin, G.E.; Zektzer, A.S. 1988. Two-dimenstional NMR Methods for Establishing Molecular Connectivity: A Chemist's Guide to Experiment Selection, Performance, and Interpretation. VCH: NY.

Weber, U.; Thiele, H. 1998. NMR Spectroscopy: Modern Spectral Analysis. Wiley-VCH: Weinheim, Germany.

Wehrli, F.W., et al. 1998. Interpretation of Carbon-13 NMR Spectra, 2nd ed. Wiley: NY.