Fourier Transform Raman studies of materials and compounds of biological importance

Abstract

Abstract The paper aims to demonstrate the new-found versatility that FT Raman methods provide to those who work on bio compounds. Almost all solid specimens give spectra easily, rapidly and non-destructively. The point is made that since results are now available on impure raw materials or partially purified extracts, the body of classical Raman data in the literature derived from purified materials can now be exploited. New spectra on foodstuffs, carbohydrates and lactones are offered and some progress on detailed structural/spectroscopic analysis is included to demonstrate the significance of the development.