Interpreting and 1H NMR Spectra

1.) Count the distinct peaks in a spectra to determine the number of unique Hydrogen environments.

2.) Make an educated guess regarding Chemical Shifts (shielding/deshielding of electrons) and the relative upfield/downfield placement on the spectra. In 1H NMR Spectra the electromagnetic range is in PPM between 0-70

3.) Check for relative peak height. The relative peak heights are directly proportional the number of Hydrogens a molecule has.

4.) Determine peak splitting. The splitting of a peak into multiplets or a single peak shows the affects of neighboring hydrogens, thus helping to identify possible molecular structures.

5.) Cross reference with other experimental methods.