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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Structure Elucidation

An in depth programme introducing nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for identifying and confirming molecular structure in research, pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories. Participants learn sample preparation, one and two dimensional experiments and systematic spectrum interpretation to solve real structural problems.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the physical basis of nuclear magnetic resonance signals.
  • Prepare samples and select solvents for high quality spectra.
  • Acquire proton and carbon spectra with appropriate parameters.
  • Interpret chemical shift, coupling and integration systematically.
  • Apply two dimensional experiments to confirm connectivity.
  • Elucidate unknown structures from combined spectral evidence.

Course outline

  1. 01Basis of nuclear magnetic resonance
  2. 02Sample preparation and solvents
  3. 03Proton spectra and chemical shift
  4. 04Coupling patterns and integration
  5. 05Carbon and DEPT experiments
  6. 06Two dimensional techniques
  7. 07Systematic structure elucidation
  8. 08Worked unknown case studies

Who should attend

Research chemists, analytical scientists and postgraduate laboratory staff who confirm or elucidate molecular structures.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Harare5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Kampala5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Online5US$900
5 to 9 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Kigali5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
23 to 27 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
7 to 11 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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