1st Edition

Linearly Polarized IR Spectroscopy Theory and Applications for Structural Analysis

By Bojidarka Ivanova, Tsonko Kolev Copyright 2012
    240 Pages 145 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    240 Pages 145 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    A technique that is useful in the study of pharmaceutical products and biological molecules, polarization IR spectroscopy has undergone continuous development since it first emerged almost 100 years ago. Capturing the state of the science as it exists today, Linearly Polarized IR Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications for Structural Analysis demonstrates how the technique can be properly utilized to obtain important information about the structure and spectral properties of oriented compounds.

    The book starts with the theoretical basis of linear-dichroic infrared (IR-LD) spectroscopy and then moves on to examine the background of the orientation method of colloid suspensions in a nematic host. It explores the orientation procedure itself, experimental design, and mathematical tools for the interpretation of the IR spectroscopic patterns. Next, the authors describe the structural elucidation of inorganic and organic compounds and glasses. Finally, they discuss applications in pharmaceutical analysis and the chemistry of dyes. Filled with more than 140 illustrations along with a color insert, the book explains both the scope of the polarized IR spectroscopy method as well as its limitations.

    A powerful source of information not only for specialists in IR spectroscopy, but also for those working in the field of structural analysis, this volume moves the field closer to developing an inherently classical method for the structural characterization of compounds.

    Linear-Dichroic Infrared (IR-LD) Spectroscopy: Background

    Theoretical Prerequisites

    Symmetry Analysis of Normal Vibrations and Dipole Moments of Transition Generated Therefrom
    Elements and Operations of Symmetry
    Symmetry Analysis of the Dipole Moments of Transition

    Orientation of the Samples
    Orientation in Liquid Crystal Solutions
    Orientation as Suspension in Liquid Crystals

    Photometrization and Processing of IR-LD Spectra: Differential Reducing Procedure

    Effects in the Infrared Spectra of Crystals

    Background of the Orientation Method of Colloid Suspensions in a Nematic Host

    Orientation Procedure

    Validation of the Orientation Procedure
    Accuracy and Repeatability
    The Quantitative Ratio of Liquid Crystals and Solid Samples
    Preliminary Rubbing Out of the KBr Plates
    Peak Function Type for the Curve-Fitting Procedure
    Number of Scans in the Measurements

    Experimental Design

    Mathematical Tools for the Interpretation of the IR Spectroscopic Patterns
    IR Spectra Subtraction
    The Smoothing Procedure
    Accuracy and Precision
    Deconvolution
    Curve-Fitting Procedure (CFP)
    Baseline Correction (BLC)

    Reducing-Difference Procedure (RDP) for IR-LD Spectra Interpretation

    Structural Elucidation of Inorganic Compounds and Glasses

    Inorganic Compounds

    R Spectroscopic Elucidation of Glasses

    Structural Elucidation of Organic Compounds

    Analysis of Heterocyclic Compounds

    Small Biologically Active Molecules

    Application in the Pharmaceutical Analysis

    Analysis of Morphine Alkaloids

    Application in the Chemistry of Dyes
    Stilbazolium Salts

    Dicyanoisophorone Derivatives

    Appendix: List of Acronyms

    References

    Biography

    Bojidarka Ivanova, Ph.D. received her M.Sc. degree in physical and theoretical chemistry in 1997 from Sofia University (St. Kl. Okhridski), Bulgaria. She earned her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Sofia University in 2001. Since 2003, Dr. Ivanova has been an associate professor in chemistry, holding the corresponding position at the Department of Analytical Chemistry at Sofia University.

    Tsonko Kolev, D.Sc. obtained his M.Sc. degree in chemistry in 1973 at Sofia University (St. Kl. Okhridski), Bulgaria, and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1982 from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. His current position is head of the Department of Organic Chemistry at Plovdiv University (P. Hilendarski), Bulgaria.