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Specialty Chemistry Forums => Citizen Chemist => Topic started by: BARAJAN on February 22, 2013, 11:34:24 AM

Title: a software to find synthesis approaches for desired molecule!??
Post by: BARAJAN on February 22, 2013, 11:34:24 AM: hi all
I have heard there is a software that you give it the molecule structure and it will tell you the synthesis approaches and even the address of published papers (sth like reaxys)
do you know what is the name of mentioned software?
thanks for the replies
Title: Re: a software to find synthesis approaches for desired molecule!??
Post by: discodermolide on February 22, 2013, 11:44:34 AM: The only one I am aware of is the Chiron program from Prof. Hanessian at Uni. Montreal.
Title: Re: a software to find synthesis approaches for desired molecule!??
Post by: BARAJAN on February 26, 2013, 12:47:42 PM: Quote from: discodermolide on February 22, 2013, 11:44:34 AM
The only one I am aware of is the Chiron program from Prof. Hanessian at Uni. Montreal.
thank you for your reply, but it is expensive (20.00$) :'( :'(
is there any cheaper or free one?
Title: Re: a software to find synthesis approaches for desired molecule!??
Post by: curiouscat on February 26, 2013, 12:57:54 PM: Quote from: discodermolide on February 22, 2013, 11:44:34 AM
The only one I am aware of is the Chiron program from Prof. Hanessian at Uni. Montreal.

Is that specifically for chiral synthesis?
Title: Re: a software to find synthesis approaches for desired molecule!??
Post by: discodermolide on February 26, 2013, 01:43:19 PM: Yes, it uses a database of "Chirons". I've got a copy somewhere, but it doesn't run on a Mac. It's quite difficult to use, but it gets you there.