Spectra-Structure Correlation

ContentsPreface I. Introduction A. Wavelength Classification of Absorption Spectra B. Intensities and Shapes of Absorption Bands C. Instruments D. Mechanisms for the Absorption of Radiation E. Sources of Spectrophotometric Data F. Accuracy and Precision of Spectra G. Solvent, Phase, and Temperature Effects II. Hydrocarbons A. Acyclic Saturated Hydrocarbons B. Cyclopropanes C. Cyclobutanes, Cyclopentanes, and Cyclohexanes D. Simple Olefins E. Conjugated Olefins F. Alkynes and Poly-ynes G. Alienes and Cumulenes H. Benzene and Substituted Benzenes I. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons J. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectra of Other Hydrocarbons III. Compounds with Oxygen Function A. Alcohols B. Aldehydes and Ketones C. Carbonyl Derivatives (Oximes, Semicarbazones, Thiosemicarbazones, and 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazones) D. Carboxylic Acids E. Acid Derivatives (Esters, Acid Chlorides, Anhydrides, and Lactones) F. Phenols G. Ethers and Peroxides IV. Compounds with Nitrogen Functions A. Amines B. Amides and Imides C. Double Bond from Nitrogen to Carbon, Nitrogen, or Oxygen D. Nitriles and Related Functions V. Heterocycles A. Aza Benzenes and Naphthalenes (Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Quinolines, etc.) B. Conjugated 5-Membered Heterocyclic Rings VI. Organic Compounds Containing Halogen, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Silicon, or Boron A. Organic Halides B. Sulfur Compounds C. Phosphorus Compounds D. Silicon Compounds E. Boron Compounds VII. Inorganic Compounds A. Ultraviolet-Visible B. Infrared and Far Infrared VIII. Complex Materials A. Polymers B. Sugars, Polysaccharides, Cellulose, and Wood C. Steroids D. Amino Acids, Polypeptides, and Proteins E. Purines, Pyrimidines, Nucleic Acids, and Related Materials F. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectra of Porphins, Chlorins, and Tetrahydroporphins G. Visible Spectra of Dyes Author Index Subject Index