This site, based at the Institute of Chemistry, FU Berlin, provides a close look at 20 amino acids, from alanine to valine. The chemical structure of each compound is provided, together with the abbreviation and linear structure formula. The nomenclature of organic compounds is determined by a series of rules. This resource provides an excellent introduction to some of the basic tenets of naming organic molecules. Within each section, self-study questions and answers are provided.
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The database is updated quarterly. Created for the 1996 ThinkQuest Internet Contest, this site provides a comprehensive introduction to many aspects of chemistry, aimed at high school and undergraduate students, but with excellent revision material for chemists of all abilities. The site contains 13 main topic areas. A sub-section of the larger CHEMystery interactive guide to chemistry, this module focuses on organic chemistry. For each functional group covered, physical and chemical properties are provided including formulae, melting and boiling points, nomenclature and reactions.