Vibrational spectra of t-butyl alcohol, t-butylamine and t-butyl alcohol + t-butylamine binary liquid mixtures

Abstract

Raman and FT-IR absorption spectra of t-butyl alcohol and t-butylamine pure components have been recorded in the liquid state in the region of 400-4000 cm^-1. The data obtained have been used to propose complete vibrational assignments for each of the liquid component and the structural features are discussed. Additionally, the Raman and infrared spectra of the binary liquid mixtures for the t-butyl alcohol/t-butylamine system have also been recorded. The variations in frequency shifts, intensities and line widths are discussed with a view to understanding the origin of such variations.

KEY WORDS: Infrared and Raman spectra, Binary solution, t-Butanol, t-Butylamine

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2003, 17(2), 211-218.