Under the patronage of Dr. Samira Naji Kazem, the Dean of the College of Science for Women, the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a workshop titled “Identification of Organic Compounds Using Infrared Spectroscopy,” presented by Assoc. Prof. Amal Samir Sadiq, Assoc. Prof. Wissan Abdul-Razzaq Mahmoud, Dr. Zainab Hassan, and Ms. Sulfana Adour Youssef.
The workshop aimed to highlight the infrared (IR) spectroscopy technique, a powerful tool for analyzing and identifying organic compounds. It works by measuring the absorption of infrared radiation by molecules, with different chemical bonds absorbing specific frequencies of light based on their vibrations. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is used to record the spectrum resulting from these absorptions, allowing for the identification of functional groups and the chemical structure of the compound. Through the analysis of the infrared spectrum, functional groups such as alcohols (–OH), amines (–NH2), and carboxyl groups (–COOH) can be identified.
This technique also aids in determining the purity of a compound and examining chemical reactions. Infrared spectroscopy is known for its ease of application and precision, making it an ideal tool for analyzing organic compounds in the fields of chemistry, research, and industry.
