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FT–NMR

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

FT-NMR (Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is a technique used in organic chemistry to determine the molecular structure of organic compounds by observing the interaction of nuclear spins when placed in a magnetic field and radiated with radiofrequency. This process transforms the time-domain NMR signal into a frequency-domain spectrum, providing detailed information about the chemical environment of the nuclei.