Tag: Bathochromic Shift

Screenshot 2024 11 20 152024 Spectral Shifts: Definition, Types, Factors, and Applications
Nov 20

Spectral Shifts: Definition, Types, Factors, and Applications

Spectral shifts refer to changes in the position of the absorption or emission peaks of a molecule in a spectrum, often resulting from changes in the molecule’s environment, structure, or interactions. These shifts occur in response to variations in solvent polarity, pH, temperature, or the presence of substituents. Types of Spectral Shifts 1. Bathochromic Shift […]

Screenshot 2024 11 20 151544 Auxochromes: Definition, Characteristics, Types, and Applications
Nov 20

Auxochromes: Definition, Characteristics, Types, and Applications

An auxochrome is a functional group that does not itself absorb light in the visible spectrum but, when attached to a chromophore, modifies the chromophore’s ability to absorb light. It enhances the absorption intensity and often shifts the wavelength of maximum absorption (λmax)​of the chromophore. Characteristics of Auxochromes 1. Functional Groups: Auxochromes typically contain lone […]