Mushroom and cereal β-D-glucan solid state NMR and FTIR datasets

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is crucial for analyzing complex molecular structures.
• The C1 region of NMR spectra, particularly for glucan linkages, offers valuable structural insights.
• Accessible raw data is essential for validating and advancing spectroscopic research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide raw measurement data from NMR and FTIR experiments.
• To enable researchers to analyze different spectral regions and processing parameters.
• To support further investigation of glucan structures and other sample types.

Main Methods:

• Acquisition of NMR spectra for diverse samples including mushrooms, cereals, salts, and salt hydrates.
• Collection of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra in frequency/absorbance pairs.
• Data provided in Topspin format for NMR and Excel workbook for FTIR.

Main Results:

• Detailed NMR spectral data, focusing on the C1 region, is made available.
• FTIR spectral database complements the NMR data.
• Comprehensive summary of all available samples and experiments is provided.

Conclusions:

• The released dataset facilitates independent analysis and validation of NMR spectroscopic methods.
• This resource supports broader research into the structural characterization of various materials.
• Encourages reproducibility and further exploration in the field of spectroscopy.