A Simple Aid to the Assignment of ¹³C NMR Spectra, based on the Visual Differences caused by Deuteriation

Abstract

Selective deuteriation of complex polyheterocyclic compounds effects changes in the intensities of the ¹³C NMR signals which can be used to solve assignment problems.

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