“…On dilution, a less attenuated spectrum results in Figure eii, where further bands are evidenced permitting the baicalein/baicalain component to be more accurately observed, with the υ(C═O) attributed to the band at 1,623 cm −1 , the υ(OC) at 1,398 cm −1 , the out‐of‐plane bending at 733 cm −1 , ring υ(CC) at 1,623, 1,584, 1,365, and 1,337 cm −1 , and δ(HCC) at 1159 cm −1 . It is noted that the glycoside moiety of the latter flavone would be difficult to ascertain due to its very small Raman scattering cross section and its rather low affinity/binding with metal nanoparticles . Although the functional presence of the glycoside in baicalain would theoretically add solubility to the molecule in the colloidal solution over baicalein, this bulky group should be located far from the colloidal surface on absorption.…”