The Raman spectra of amber (succinite) of different transparency levels of the Palmniken Deposit of Kaliningrad of Russia were obtained using the Fourier Transform–Raman spectroscopy method, which allows obtaining real and elemental compositions. It was found that succinite (amber) is an organic unsaturated carbon - chain homopolymer with different valence oscillations of aliphatic CH2 and CH3 groups, containing heteroatoms C=C and CH in the main chain with valence in RNS=CH2 and deformation in trans RHC=CHR' oscillations with chemical side chains of up to 8 subgroups. Three main connections were experimentally identified on the obtained Raman spectra, which can be used as characteristic features for identification and diagnostics of succinite of the Palmniken Deposit. Practical significance. The proposed method may be of interest for chemistry, materials science and research related to identification processes. The performed research can be used in the synthesis of high-molecular compounds, in issues related to the development and distribution of various applications of organic materials.
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