AutoNom
AutoNom derives its name from Automatic
Nomenclature, and can very simply be described as a naming
tool for organic substances. Again to use simple terms, chemists draw an
organic compound using the structure editor in Beilstein, click on a button
and the correct IUPAC name will be given.
Beilstein describe the mechanics of the naming process thus:
"The algorithm in AutoNom names your structures in the same way
that a nomenclature specialist would: First AutoNom identifies the parent fragment
of a structure by applying the appropriate IUPAC nomenclature principles,
then orders the other structure fragments according to the predefined
nomenclature hierarchy. Next, all recognized fragments of the input
structure (ring systems, chains, functional groups) are related to their corresponding
name fragments and finally assembled to form a complete,
IUPAC-compatible name."
AutoNom 4 added to the initial
program by allowing users to specify stereochemistry. Currently,
approximately 85% of organic compounds that you can draw will be named
correctly - the rest will not be named at all (the program will not generate
a wrong name!).
AutoNom 2000 is the latest version available for PC, which is essentially
AutoNom 4 slightly modified for use with Commander 2000 and Version 6. The installer for Commander V6 Service Pack 1 automatically installs AutoNom 2000.
A series of examples of is also available.
AutoNom 2000 is now available to all MIMAS CrossFire users as it is included in the new CHEST agreement.
AutoNom Standard is a working version of AutoNom which
is supplied together with Commander V6 SP1 for Macintosh. This is based on an old version
of AutoNom (2.1).
Please note that AutoNom Standard does not include features such as stereochemistry, CAS ring support and locant naming
which are standard features in AutoNom 4 and AutoNom 2000.
Mac users can download and install AutoNom 4 for use with Commander 6, but the procedure is quite complicated and it is easier to install AutoNom 4 first.
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