Abstract
The far infrared spectra of dimethyl sulfoxide and several aliphatic nitriles have been studied with a view towards elucidating the mechanism responsible for the intense absorption bands which have been observed in this region. Spectra of pure liquids, solid DMSO, DMSO‐d6, CD3CN, and dilute solutions in non‐polar solvents are presented. The results are discussed in terms of the possible mechanisms proposed for these absorptions.
Keywords