SynGen is a unique program for automatic organic synthesis generation. It focusses on the generation of the shortest, most economic synthetic routes for a given target organic compound, and is thus a useful tool for synthesis planning. It is based on Professor James B. Hendrickson's studies on efficiency in synthesis design and on the generalization of organic functionality and reactions. 

SynGen generates only the shortest and most efficient syntheses. SynGen generates the syntheses without user intervention, freeing it from user bias and allowing it to explore all possibilities. All the generated syntheses have commercially-available starting materials.