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Methamphetamine and MDMA - Structural Similarity in NMR Spectroscopy

NMR spectra visualize the change in the Larmor frequency of each hydrogen atom in the analyte. This change is what we call the chemical shift of the signal which is dependent on electronic effects. Similar molecules show similar NMR spectra and this is another advantage of NMR spectroscopy compared to other analytical methods: Derivatives or in this case new psychological active substances or ‘designer drugs’ can be recognized as a potential illicit compound, which is what we are currently working on with police authorities in Germany. Benchtop NMR 1-855-NMREADY (667-3239) toll-free in the US and Canada

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