IR correlation table Characteristic IR band positions for important functional groups. IR absorption band intensities (≠ Raman intensities) are given as: s - strong, m - medium, wk - weak, var - variable. Functional Group Band position (cm-1) Band Intensity Band Assignment Alkanes 2850 - 3000 1350 - 1470 1370 - 1390 720 - 725 s m m wk CH 3, CH