DEPT (Distortionless Enhancement by Polarization Transfer) is a 13C NMR spectroscopic technique that enhances the signal intensity of carbon-13 nuclei by transferring polarization from the more abundant and sensitive hydrogen-1 nuclei. This method is particularly useful in the analysis of carboxylic acid derivatives, as it can provide information about the types of carbon environments present in the molecule.
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