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Chemistry: SciFinder

Tips

"Categorize" is a powerful way to analyze search results by substances and by index terms.

CAS Registry Numbers make great keyword search terms.

Look at how SciFinder breaks your search into concepts ... it affects how your search is run. 

Use prepositions in keyword searches whenever possible

What is Scifinder-n?

 

 

SciFinder­n is the most important database for chemistry, It covers articles, patents, book chapters, conference proceedings, and dissertations that have been indexed by Chemical Abstracts Service from 1907 to the present. Search by keyword, structure, reaction, chemical name or CAS Registry Number. First time users must create a user name and password.
 
Access is restricted to Auburn University faculty, staff and students. Unlike most of our other databases, users must create an account and log in for each use. 

Accessing Scifinder-n

Already registered? Log on to SciFinder­n here.

OR

Create your personal account. You must register from an on-campus computer using your AU email address.

First Time Using SciFinder?

Create your personal account. You must register from an on-campus computer. Complete registration by following the instructions sent to your Auburn University email address. Your password should be 8-15 characters and contain a capital letter, a small letter, a number and a symbol.

 

You might need to log in first to the VPN - Virtual Private Network to access SciFinder. Here is more information.