JMOL

JMOL a free browser tool that allows you to INTERACTIVELY visualise and manipulate molecules in 3D.

In order to get the JMOL to work, you need JAVA on your computer.

According to a simple automatic check, it seems that your


If you do not have JAVA already installed, then you should be able to download it for free from the linked Website.

JMOL is used in the online-organic e-learning materials and in the Chem 351/353 online homework assignments.

The first time JMOL is used in each session, it can sometimes be a little slow. Please be patient.

When using JMOL, please note that by clicking on the image with: 
  • the LEFT mouse button allows you to rotate the molecule
  • the LEFT mouse button and keyboard SHIFT or the wheel allows you to zoom in and out
  • the RIGHT mouse button gives you access to a menu of simple features


    • Try it out on the image to the right.
     

Remember the NORMAL atom colour code: C = grey, O = red, N = blue, H = white, S = yellow, Br = maroon, Cl = green

For UofC students, if these things don't solve your problems, then try calling a computer expert, such as those at the UofC IT help desk.

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