Typical Chemical Shifts in Carbon NMR Spectra
| Structure | Chemical Shift (ppm) |
| Carbonyl (ketone) | 205-220 |
| Carbonyl (aldehyde) | 190-200 |
| Carbonyl (ester, acid) | 170-185 |
| Aromatic | 125-150 |
| Alkenes | 115-140 |
| Alkynes | 67-85 |
| RCH2OH | 50-65 |
| RCH2Cl | 40-45 |
| RCH2NH2 | 37-45 |
| R3CH | 25-35 |
| CH3CO- | 20-30 |
| R2CH2 | 16-25 |
| RCH3 | 10-15 |