I performed synthesis of a new sulfonic compound with very good spectroscopic integrity but with a small trace of hygroscopic water (less then 2%). This content of water influenced the Carbon content in EA till a value wich is 1% bigger then theoretical calculated value.
If I do correction of calculated values of EA with water. (I use JASPER 2.0 online EA calculator) my results fit very well.
It is correct to report my results like being in agreement with the recalculated EA?
Yes it is correct but sometimes the referees can be fussy if the overall characterization is not sufficiently strong. But if you say you have very good spectroscopic data it shouldn't be a problem. Note that overall differences between experimental and recalculated values in elemental analysis should be
It's is ok as long as you do a Karl Fisher to determine water content. Did you dry sample in a heated drying pistol before submission.
Plus have a molecular ion peak , M+, to alleviate any concerns of a referee.
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