# Organic Chemistry Essentials

> Mobile companion for organic chemistry students covering reactions, strategy, and reagents. (iPhone/iPad app by PALIANTech.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-chemistry-essentials/id390821660 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PALIANTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/307752890)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-chemistry-essentials/id390821660/reviews.md

## What is Organic Chemistry Essentials?

Organic Chemistry Essentials is the perfect addition to your textbook and a great mobile companion.  Designed by a former organic chemistry instructor, Organic Chemistry Essentials is fun and covers many topics such as reagents, synthetic strategy, and organic reactions.  The app also has little-known trick reactions, clues to organic reactions, and organic chemistry nerd humor.

## Key features

- Reagents coverage
- Synthetic strategy
- Organic reactions
- Trick reactions
- Clues to reactions
- Nerd humor

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-chemistry-essentials/id390821660/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Listen to the prof review below

*2014-10-12*

Not a good starting point, and would be I early simplistic for more advanced students..  Falls in the look I can make app too category

### 3/5 — Good Info, flawed design

*2014-09-30*

Lots of good info, the app really breaks down the why and how of many organic questions.

However, there are some seriously annoying functional issues with the app

### 1/5 — Poor and with mistakes

*2014-08-26*

Over simplistic presentation of organic Chemistry with significant omissions. I'm an instructor and don't recommend this app to anyone.

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-01-01*

Love chemistry

### 3/5 — Average Help

*2013-12-04*

Pros
- Explains concepts in easy to understand ways
- Has an emphasis on fun while learning

Cons
- Feels unorganized/messy; needs to be cleaned up
- Content is minimal, helps to understand beginning material

If they polished this, and added content like practice quizzes and flash cards, I would buy this app.

### 5/5 — Nice update. Good app

*2013-11-23*

Love it. Nice little app. Thanks a lot

### 1/5 — Absolutely pointless app

*2013-04-01, version 1.5.1*

This app is nor of chemistry, nor of organics, or anything. Absolutely pointless app

### 1/5 — Skip this one..  laden with errors

*2012-10-27, version 1.4.1*

nucleophilicity periodic table trend is wrong..  if you cant fact check the basics in org chem then it certainly couldn't accurately cover the "essentials".

### 1/5 — Error

*2012-02-13, version 1.2.0*

Saw the first 'slide' and knew this was going to be bad. Atomic Radius does NOT increase as you move from left to right across a period.

Uninstalled. An app designed to help teach/tutor with blatant errors is more dangerous than no app at all.

### 2/5 — Fix the Errors?

*2011-10-07*

I  downloaded this app in May and again now (October).  With a new version in July, the errors should have been fixed. The very first slide still incorrectly labels atomic radius increasing left to right (big error), and Fe is ferrium, while Fe2+ shoud be on the "ferrous wheel" (minor error, but still wrong).

## Frequently asked questions about Organic Chemistry Essentials

### What is Organic Chemistry Essentials?

Organic Chemistry Essentials is a mobile application designed to supplement textbooks for organic chemistry students. It covers a range of topics including reagents, synthetic strategy, and organic reactions.

### What key topics does the app cover?

The app covers essential organic chemistry topics such as reagents, synthetic strategy, and various organic reactions. It also includes specialized content like trick reactions and clues to help users understand reactions better.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students currently enrolled in organic chemistry courses who are looking for an accessible mobile resource. It's also suitable for anyone wanting to review or learn about organic chemistry concepts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2013-11-21

- One new module added
- One existing module expanded
- minor error fixed

### 1.5.1 — 2013-01-10

- Two sections have been re-arranged to be in the correct order

### 1.5.0 — 2012-12-10

- iOS 6 and iPhone 5 compatible
- more content

### 1.4.1 — 2012-03-04

- New Section Added!
- Easily email the developer
- Error corrections

### 1.2.0 — 2011-07-31

- Redesigned Interface for the iphone
- Easier to read
- New Material
- Minor error corrected

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