Solving Problems with NMR Spectroscopy

Solving Problems with NMR Spectroscopy, Second Edition, is a fully updated and revised version of the best-selling book. This new edition still clearly presents the basic principles and applications of NMR spectroscopy with only as much math as is necessary. It shows how to solve chemical structures with NMR by giving many new, clear examples for readers to understand and try, with new solutions provided in the text.

It also explains new developments and concepts in NMR spectroscopy, including sensitivity problems (hardware and software solutions) and an extension of the multidimensional coverage to 3D NMR. The book also includes a series of applications showing how NMR is used in real life to solve advanced problems beyond simple small-molecule chemical analysis.

This new text enables organic chemistry students to choose the most appropriate NMR techniques to solve specific structures. The problems provided by the authors help readers understand the discussion more clearly and the solution and interpretation of spectra help readers become proficient in the application of important, modern 1D, 2D, and 3D NMR techniques to structural studies.

Explains and presents the most important NMR techniques used for structural determinationsOffers a unique problem-solving approach for readers to understand how to solve structure problemsUses questions and problems, including discussions of their solutions and interpretations, to help readers understand the fundamentals and applications of NMRAvoids use of extensive mathematical formulas and clearly explains how to implement NMR structure analysisForeword by Nobel Prize winner Richard R. Ernst

      New to This Edition

Key developments in the field of NMR spectroscopy since the First Edition in 1996New chapter on sensitivity enhancement, a key driver of development in NMR spectroscopyNew concepts such as Pulse Field Gradients, shaped pulses, and DOSY (Diffusion Order Spectroscopy) in relevant chaptersMore emphasis on practical aspects of NMR spectroscopy, such as the use of Shigemi tubes and various types of cryogenic probesOver 100 new problems and questions addressing the key concepts in NMR spectroscopyImproved figures and diagramsMore than 180 example problems to solve, with detailed solutions provided at the end of each chapter

1. The Basics of Modern NMR Spectroscopy 2. Creating NMR Signals 3. Sensitivity Enhancement 4. Spin-Echo and Polarization Transfer 5. The Second Dimension 6. Nuclear Overhauser Effect 7. Important 2D NMR Experiments 8. Playing with Dimensions in NMR Spectroscopy 9. Some Key Developments in NMR Spectroscopy 10. Logical Approach for Solving Structural Problems