Principles of Organic Chemistry II
Prof. Thomas Nalli, Winona State University

Useful Links

local sites | software | study aids | databases

Local Sites

• WSU Chemistry Department
• Dr. Nalli's Home Page
• WSU Library
• WSU Bookstore
• WSU Calendar
• Chemistry Tutor Information

Software Downloads

• Hyperchem Web Viewer  (Courtesy of MDL Information Systems. Needed to view 3-D models in your web browser - you will need to register first.)
• MestReC (Register and then download the free MestReC Lite program. Use  this program  to process NMR spectra.)
• Molecular weight calculator plug-in for Excel (Great for percent yield calculations. Courtesy of ChemicaLogic)
• Molecule drawing software (ISIS Draw) (Courtesy of MDL Information Systems. You will need to register first.)
• ACD/ChemSketch 8.0 (Another free molecule drawing software download.)

Study Aids

• Smith Organic Chemistry Companion Site
• Organic Chemistry Practice Problems at Michigan State University
• Organic Chemistry Help Courtesy of Chemhelper.com
• Companion Website to L. G. Wade's Organic Chemistry Textbook
• Chemistry Tutor Information
• Sizzling Organic Chemistry Dramas!

Databases of Physical Constants, Spectral Data, and Safety Data

• Database of Mass, IR, ESR, and NMR Spectra: NIMCR's ISDBS for Organic Compounds
• ChemIDPlus. Provides  toxicity data for 139,000 common compounds. 
• Searchable on-line databases available through the WSU library - The Properties of Organic Compounds database at ChemVillage has the most extensive listing of physical properties of organic compounds to be found.
• Look up physical constants on-line: CambridgeSoft's ChemFinder
• Database of IR and Mass Spectra. NIST Chemistry WebBook
• Periodic table with links to properties of the elements: Chemicool Periodic Table
• Structures of common named molecules. ChemicalForums.com
• Searchable database of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): SIRI MSDS
• Another searchable database of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): MALLCHEM

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