SciFinder

Information about the SciFinder database for chemistry related data and publications

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Description:Bibliographic information and abstracts of articles published from more than 50,000 journals. Covers chemistry (all aspects), chemical structures and patents, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics. Information on more than 279 million substances.
 Search by chemical structure or text. Full reaction searching allows you to specify reaction sites and map atoms in the reactants. Also, information on patents, chemical suppliers and regulations. Cited reference searching is possible.
Coverage:From 1800s onwards
Additional information:Further support from the supplier for SciFinder

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