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Spectral Viewer FAQ
- Can I receive a free demo or view a tutorial?
- Can I install the program on my hard drive?
- How does the network version work?
- What types of compounds are included in the Spectral Viewer?
- Are student or instructional versions available?
- How are future library upgrades handled?
- Is the Spectral Viewer compatible with ACD or other third party software?
- Now that I bought the Spectral Viewer software, why should I register it?
- Can I search according to structure or peak location?
- Is a Mac version available?
Can I receive a free demo or view a tutorial?
Yes, to receive a free demo CD by mail please click
here
and fill out the form with your address information. A full tutorial is included
on the demo CD and can be found by clicking the Help icon.
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Can I install the program on my hard drive?
Yes, the program installs fully on your hard drive and requires approximately
300MB of space for the FT-IR library and 600MB of total space for the combined
FT-NMR libraries.
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How does the network version work?
The network version can be installed on one server and allows access for an
unlimited number of users. It is ideal for sharing the reference libraries with
a workgroup or for teaching spectral interpretation to a classroom of students.
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What types of compounds are included in the Spectral Viewer?
The following list shows the chemical categories and the number of compounds
for each category (includes the FT-IR and both FT-NMR libraries).
|
Chemical category |
# Compounds |
|
Non-aromatic hydrocarbons |
274 |
|
Non-aromatic halogenated hydrocarbons |
303 |
|
Non-aromatic alcohols |
563 |
|
Non-aromatic ethers, acetals and
epoxides |
416 |
|
Non-aromatic mercaptans and sulfides |
137 |
|
Non-aromatic amines |
742 |
|
Non-aromatic nitro and nitroso
compounds |
35 |
|
Non-aromatic ketones |
357 |
|
Non-aromatic aldehydes |
92 |
|
Non-aromatic carboxylic acids |
372 |
|
Non-aromatic acid salts |
136 |
|
Non-aromatic amino acids |
167 |
|
Non-aromatic esters and lactones |
1,159 |
|
Non-aromatic anhydrides |
73 |
|
Non-aromatic acid halides |
125 |
|
Non-aromatic amides |
634 |
|
Non-aromatic nitriles and cumulated
double bonds |
259 |
|
Non-aromatic sulfur-oxygen compounds |
197 |
|
Non-aromatic phosphorus compounds |
211 |
|
Aromatic hydrocarbons |
203 |
|
Aromatic halogenated hydrocarbons |
400 |
|
Aromatic ethers |
262 |
|
Aromatic alcohols and phenols |
641 |
|
Aromatic mercaptans and sulfides |
119 |
|
Aromatic amines |
911 |
|
Aromatic nitro and nitroso compounds |
418 |
|
Aromatic ketones |
607 |
|
Aromatic aldehydes |
253 |
|
Aromatic carboxylic acids |
702 |
|
Aromatic amino acids and acid salts |
140 |
|
Aromatic esters and lactones |
592 |
|
Aromatic anhydrides |
34 |
|
Aromatic acid halides |
129 |
|
Aromatic amides |
565 |
|
Aromatic nitriles and cumulated double
bonds |
471 |
|
Aromatic sulfur-oxygen compounds |
359 |
|
Aromatic phosphorus compounds |
246 |
|
5-Membered aromatic heterocycles |
625 |
|
5-Membered fused aromatic heterocycles |
481 |
|
6-Membered aromatic heterocycles |
803 |
|
6-Membered fused aromatic heterocycles |
254 |
|
Heterocyclic N-oxides |
54 |
|
Oximes |
56 |
|
Alkynes |
161 |
|
Schiff bases, azobenzenes, indicators
and dyes |
330 |
|
Steroids and indole alkaloids |
181 |
|
Deuterated compounds |
135 |
|
Silanes |
549 |
|
Boranes |
131 |
|
Organometallic and arsenic compounds |
385 |
|
Polymers |
156 |
|
Inorganics and miscellaneous compounds |
46 |
If you are interested in viewing the complete list of compounds in each
library, please send us an email at
labequipment@sial.com and we will send it to you via email.
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Are student or instructional versions available?
A student (single user, Z53,643-1) version and an instructional (network, Z53,633-4) version are now available. This easy-to-use software program is a valuable aid in teaching IR and NMR spectral interpretation to students and researchers alike. The instructional library contains over 500 representative compounds from a variety of chemical functional groups, allowing a user to compare chemical shifts and absorptions for related compounds. To request more information about either of these two products please send us an email at labequipment@sial.com.
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How are future library upgrades handled?
With Spectral Viewer there are no subscription or maintenance fees to worry
about. As new spectral libraries are released by Sigma-Aldrich they can be
purchased separately at a minimal fee.
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Is the Spectral Viewer compatible with ACD or other third party software?
No, it is a stand-alone program that is not meant to replace third party
software products. The Spectral Viewer is simply an inexpensive, electronic
reference book that allows text and data field searching, and the manipulation,
printing, and exporting of spectra.
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Now that I bought the Spectral Viewer software why should I register it?
Registering your product qualifies you for upgrades and discounts on future
products. To register, please fill out the card that is enclosed with the CD
package or click here.
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Can I search according to structure or peak location?
No. The program allows you to search for specific compounds or families
of compounds according to name, CAS number, catalog number, formula, chemical
category, and a number of physical properties.
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Is a Mac version available?
No. However, the Spectral Viewer software will operate effectively by using Virtual PC, Z51,539-6, a powerful software solution that allows you to run PC-based operating systems and applications on a single Mac workstation. If you are interested in running the Spectral Viewer on a Mac, please contact us at labequipment@sial.com for more details.
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