SynTree provides a unique set of tools for exploring the intricacies of organic synthesis. It provides an interesting, challenging way to review organic reactions. This latest version now offers:

• A completely new and highly visual interface

• Expanded database of transforms

• View all precursors at each branch of the
...synthesis tree

• Support for stereochemical transformations

For students, SynTree offers drill without boredom and encourages exploration of alternative synthetic pathways.

As author John Figueras says,

"This program helps overcome users' mindsets and biases in synthesis formation. It is an organic chemist's version of fun..."

The expanded database has more than 450 transforms - enough to cover the typical reactions first year organic chemistry students are likely to encounter. .
.The program is shipped with data and sprectra for 186 organic compounds representing major functional groups and these unique features:

For the researcher, there are additional programs that allow entry of your own reactions transforms.

To insure that only practical syntheses are displayed, you may give transforms that cleave carbon-carbon bonds in the retrosynthetic direction priority over those that only modify a functional group.

The real power of SynTree rests in its ability to learn the chemistry you want it to know. You can enter new transforms that reflect your teaching or research needs, and the variety of options available allow you to create highly specific transforms.
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