(i can't upload an image so i have to explain the spectrum)

My spectrum has peaks at

0.85 ppm (integration = 1.49)
1.2 ppm (integration = 7.93)
1.5 ppm (integration = 1.11)
3.6 ppm (integration = 1)

the only one that shows clear peaks is the one at 3.6 ppm, which appears to be a triplet (this is what is making it very difficult for me)

the only information i have about my compound is that it is most likely an alcohol, and my experiments show that it is likely either a 3 degree or 2 degree alcohol.

I have tried for hours, but I have not been able to come up with a molecule that has the appropriate number of hydrogens. could someone PLEASE help?

Is this NMR? High resolution? I don't know if this will help but here it is.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/analysis/nmr/highres.html

To identify the compound based on the given NMR spectrum, we need to analyze the integration values, chemical shifts, and multiplicity of the peaks. Let's break down the information provided:

1. The integration values represent the relative number of hydrogen nuclei (protons) responsible for each peak. This can help us determine the number of hydrogens for each chemical environment.

2. The chemical shifts (in ppm) indicate the relative position of each peak on the spectrum. We need to consider the expected chemical shift ranges for different functional groups to narrow down the possibilities.

3. The multiplicity of a peak (e.g., triplet, singlet, etc.) provides information about the neighboring protons and their coupling patterns.

Given that the compound is most likely an alcohol and could be either a 3rd or 2nd-degree alcohol, we can start by considering different possibilities.

Let's analyze each peak:

1.0 ppm (integration = 1): This peak suggests a singlet, indicating a proton without neighboring protons. The chemical shift of 1.0 ppm corresponds to an alcohol proton or a methyl group.

1.1 ppm (integration = 1.11): This peak also corresponds to a singlet and has a similar chemical shift to the previous peak. It could suggest another alcohol proton or a methyl group belonging to a different environment.

0.85 ppm (integration = 1.49): This peak indicates a singlet and a slightly downfield chemical shift for an alcohol proton or a methyl group.

1.2 ppm (integration = 7.93): This peak has a higher integration value and may correspond to a proton with multiple neighbors. Given that it is closer to the chemical shift of an alcohol proton, it is likely an alcohol proton neighboring other protons.

3.6 ppm (integration = 1): This is the clearest peak and appears to be a triplet. A triplet indicates that the proton has two neighboring protons. The chemical shift of 3.6 ppm is consistent with an alcohol proton.

Based on this analysis, we can propose a possible structure:

H
|
C - C - C - OH
|
H

In this structure, the methyl group responsible for the 0.85 ppm peak is attached to the middle carbon. The 1.1 ppm peak corresponds to the methyl group attached to the end carbon. The 1.0 ppm peak represents the alcohol proton attached to the end carbon. The 1.2 ppm peak represents the alcohol proton neighboring the other two protons on the central carbon. Finally, the 3.6 ppm peak corresponds to the alcohol proton.

It is essential to note that this is a proposed structure based on the given information and assumptions. To confirm the structure, additional experiments and analysis, such as COSY or NOESY NMR, might be necessary.