Chemistry search tools

ChemSpider
A free chemical structure database providing fast text and structure search access to over 26 million structures from hundreds of data sources.

e-Eros
Gives detailed information on more that 5,100 reagents and catalysts for chemists working on organic syntheses.

  • Physical Sciences Data-Science Service
    Provides access to a suite of commercial databases and services including ACD/I-Lab2, CSD, DETHERM, SPRESIweb and ICSD.
  • PubChem
    PubChem is an open chemistry database at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). PubChem includes information on chemical structures, identifiers, chemical and physical properties, biological activities, patents, health, safety and toxicity data.
  • Reaxys
    Reaxys provides information from the essential chemistry databases Beilstein, Gmelin as well as chemical patent information.

CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform

  • SciFinder
    SciFinder is a key chemistry resource searchable by reference, substance, reaction or chemical structure. SciFinder includes access to     PatentPak, and Methods-Now Synthesis.
  • CAS Analytical Methods
    CAS Analytical Methods is a comprehensive, searchable database designed to help researchers quickly locate, compare, and validate step-by-step experimental procedures for chemistry. It streamlines R&D by providing curated protocols, including sample preparation, instrument parameters, and validation data from top journals and patents.
  • CAS Formulus
    CAS Formulus is a comprehensive, web-based database and workflow tool designed to help formulation scientists accelerate product development. It enables researchers to find, analyze, and compare formulations from patents, journals, and product inserts across industries like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and cosmetics.

SpringerMaterials
Consists of 400 volumes, 250,000 substances and 1,200,000 citations covering a range of subjects including physical chemistry and crystallography. Includes Landolt-Börnstein.

Web Thermo Tables
The web version of the TRC Thermodynamic Tables.  A collection of thermodynamic property data primarily for pure organic compounds.

Multidisciplinary search tools  

Web of Science

Gives access to:

Web of Science Core Collection
Conference Proceedings Citation Index
Journal Citation Reports

Scopus
Indexes peer-reviewed research literature with more than 20,500 titles from more than 5,000 international publishers.