Assignments of the peaks in FTIR spectra.
| Wavenumbers (cm−1) | Assignment |
|---|---|
| 3422, 3368 | Stretching vibration of O–H groups |
| 3228 | Hydrogen bond |
| 2931, 2930 | C–H stretching vibration in –CH3 |
| 1629, 1617 | C C stretching vibrations in the aromatic ring |
| 1386 | The bending vibration of phenolic C–O–H |