Visualizing Organic Chemistry

[MissionStanford]

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I'm fine with reaction mechanisms and such, but what's giving me the most trouble is figuring out how things that are drawn in paper actually look in space and deciphering these drawings on paper. Things like chair conformation, double Newman projections (for chair conformation), Fischer projections, etc. Is there a website or something that can help me understand/visualize this?

 

[SN2ed]

Those little organic chemistry model kits might help you. I think having an actual model you can manipulate is easier and faster to learn from then any internet program.

 

[DNA]

Those little organic chemistry model kits might help you. I think having an actual model you can manipulate is easier and faster to learn from then any internet program.

Man, after all these years, I would of thought they'd upgrade you to Veteran moderator by now.

 

[Hemorrage]

I'm fine with reaction mechanisms and such, but what's giving me the most trouble is figuring out how things that are drawn in paper actually look in space and deciphering these drawings on paper. Things like chair conformation, double Newman projections (for chair conformation), Fischer projections, etc. Is there a website or something that can help me understand/visualize this?

Try your best to visualize what's going on in your mind slowly. I know it's harder for some people but its important to be able to do this because on the exam you won't be able to use model kits

 

[SN2ed]

Just to clarify, you should use a model kit to quickly teach yourself how to visualize everything in your head. As Hemorrage pointed out, of course, you won't be able to use a kit on the MCAT or your o-chem tests.

 

[gettheleadout]

Man, after all these years, I would of thought they'd upgrade you to Veteran moderator by now.

Would have*

And it doesn't work like that. Regardless, SN2ed is still the big dog around here.