Is there free software for drawing chemical stick models?

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Free software options for drawing chemical stick models include ACD/ChemSketch, which offers a freeware version with many useful features. Users appreciate its ability to create simple chemical structures and access to templates and 3D modeling capabilities. While the freeware version has some limitations, it remains effective for basic needs. Tutorials are available online to help new users navigate the software. Overall, ACD/ChemSketch is highly recommended for those seeking a straightforward tool for chemical drawings.
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Is there any free software for drawing nice neat chemical stick models? I'm just looking for simple software to make the simple stick drawings of the chemical structures.

I have software for drawing "ball and stick" type drawings, i use Avogadro chemistry software. Its software for drawing the simple chemical structures i want.

I want to draw drawings like these ones;

100px-D-glucose-chain-2D-Fischer.png


450px-Common_lipids_lmaps.png


300px-Kdo2-lipidA.png


John.
 
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You can "see" the Freeware version of ACD/ChemSketch. I am sure it can make more or less the same type of structures.

Not sure if it will satisfy you but it is quite useful as far as I used it.
 
AGNuke,
Thats excellent! Thats exactly what i was looking for. In fact even the freeware version has loads of really good tools and stuff for drawing the chemical structures. Its super!

I even found a few Youtube videos with tutorials on how to use it;
How to use ACD ChemSketch, Tutorial;


Thank you AGNuke, thanks for the tip,
John.
 
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The Freeware version only disables 2-3 "special" features like nomenclature, use of their database and one more thing. Other than that, you can also use their templates. You can use 3-D modelling too.
 
AGNuke,
Thanks. I tried out some of the features in the software and its really cool. Yes, the 3D modelling is great.

Thanks for the tip AGNuke,
John.
 
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