Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Definition

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy is an analytical technique used in organic chemistry to determine the structure of molecules by observing the interaction of atomic nuclei with magnetic fields. It provides detailed information about the arrangement of atoms and chemical environment in a molecule.

Related terms

Chemical Shift:

The change in resonant frequency of a nucleus in a magnetic field, which helps identify the electronic environment around it.

Spin:

Spin Coupling - An interaction between different nuclear spins that splits NMR signals into multiple peaks, providing information on how atoms are connected in a molecule.

Fourier Transform NMR:

A technique that rapidly converts complex time-domain NMR signals into frequency-domain spectra, allowing for more detailed structural analysis