Computer programs

Organic Chemistry Computer Programs

Located in the Computer Learning Lab (Neuberger Hall, Room 96)

Look for the computers with the signs that say "Chemistry Software"

Organic Reaction Mechanisms (ORM)

visualizations of numerous different types of reactions,
including reaction energy profiles

Organic Nomenclature

practice problems on naming organic compounds
(program located in the JCE, vol. 6C1, folder)

Spectroscopy Determining the Structure of Organic Molecules (Chapters 10, 11, 14)

IR Tutor
an excellent introduction to light, absorption properties, and spectra
includes numerous examples of infrared spectra with explanations

Spectra Deck
complete sets of spectra for numerous representative compounds
each compound has an IR, H-NMR, C-NMR, MS, plus additional data

Spectrum Simulator
see the H-NMR spectrum as you create a molecular structure
(program located in the JCE, vol. IIC, folder)

Chemistry programs for purchase - some are available in the PSU Bookstore

Organic Reaction Mechanisms (ORM) - ( http://www.falconsoftware.com )
(see above)

ChemTV ( http://www.jbpub.com )
animations of reactions and 3D viewing of structures

Organic Chemistry - ( http://www.falconsoftware.com )
drills and tutorials over various topics

Chemistry programs free on the web:

ChemWeb - ( http://www.softshell.com )

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