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JChemPaint

Published by The OpenScience Project

Chemical 2D structure editor

Open sourceEPL-1.0

Highlights

  • Draws two-dimensional chemical structures and molecular bonds.
  • Supports standard chemical file formats for data exchange.
  • Provides a dedicated graphical canvas with atomic and bond toolbars.

About this application

JChemPaint is a two-dimensional chemical structure editor designed for students and researchers in chemistry. The application provides a graphical workspace where users can draw molecular structures, bonds, and chemical rings. It functions primarily as a standalone editor for visualizing and editing chemical compounds on Linux operating systems. The software utilizes standard chemical file formats for importing and exporting structural data, allowing integration into broader scientific workflows and documentation.

The user interface presents a grid-based canvas accompanied by a toolbar containing atomic symbols, bond types, and stereochemical markers. Users can assemble complex organic molecules, assign charges, and manipulate spatial arrangements manually. While focused on structural editing rather than quantum chemical calculations, it offers a straightforward environment for drafting chemical diagrams intended for reports, educational materials, and database entries.

Linux

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