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SciFinderSciFinder is the expanded electronic version of Chemical Abstracts, covering literature (including patents) from the mid-1800s to present, plus additional databases listing chemical substances and reactions. Covers literature (including patents) on all branches of chemistry, as well as related fields. Search options include keyword, CAS Registry number, chemical structure (including substitutions, R groups, and stereo bonds), chemical reaction, and more.

Licensed Number of Users: UM-unlimited, USM-unlimited

Alt Title: Chemical Abstracts
Coverage: From the mid-1800s
Locations: USM
Format: Internet
Remote Access: Available

SciFinder-nSciFinder-n provides several sources of chemical information, including structure searching, substance searching (by keyword CAS registry numbers, or patent number), reaction searching, reference search, retrosynthesis planning, and citation mapping. SciFinder-n requires registration; users with an account on the old Scifinder platform may use that to log in.
Locations: UM, USM
Format: Online
Remote Access: Available