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Research Databases 

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Databases/Electronic Resources

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Aldrich/ACD Library of FT NMR Spectra (Pro Version)
Electronic version of the print title The Aldrich Library of 13 C and 1 H FT NMR Spectra 3 vol. set (QD96.F68 P67 1993). The Electronic Library contains CNMR and HNMR spectra of 11,828 organic compounds as well as information about their physico-chemical properties. You can browse through the database, perform searches according to catalog parameters (catalog number, CAS number, formula, name, and book references, print spectrum, as well as perform some basic operations with a spectrum (Peak picking and integration). In addition there are features such as multi-level searching using search lists, searching according to molecular weight, chemical properties(boiling point, melting point, etc.), structures and sub-structures, spectral parameters(peaks and solvent), searching for portions of the spectrum, and substructure search. It is also possible to create and modify reports using the ACD/ ChemSketch chemical graphics application.

Beilstein Crossfire with Abstracts
The CrossFire search database links structure, reaction, text and numeric data in the Beilstein and Gmelin databases. Beilstein database contains information on more than 8 million organic compounds and associated chemical and physical properties and 5 million chemical reactions. There are more than 35 million chemical property and bioactivity records arranged in some 300 searchable fields. The Gmelin database covers more than 1.4 million organometallic and inorganic compounds.

NOTE: Beilstein Crossfire with Abstracts is located in the CD-ROM folder found in the start menu of the public work stations.


Cambridge Structural Database
Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) contains crystal structure information for over 245,000 organic and metal organic compounds. All of these crystal structures have been analysed using X-ray or neutron diffraction techniques. For each crystallographic entry in the CSD there are three distinct types of information stored. These are conveniently categorised in terms of their "dimensionality": bibliographic information, chemical connectivity, 3D Molecular Structure, and 3D Crystal Structure. ConQuest is the new program for searching and retrieving information from the Cambridge Structural Database ConQuest provides a full range of text/numeric database search options, in addition to more complex search functionality, including: Chemical substructure searching,Geometrical searching, and Intermolecular non-bonded contact searching.

Comprehensive Organic Transformations
An encyclopedic and systematic collection of useful synthetic methodology, including tens of thousands of reactions and synthetic transformations

Current Contents: Life Sciences
Provides access to complete bibliographic information from articles, editorials, meeting abstracts, commentaries, and all other significant items in recently published editions of over 1,050 of the world's leading journals and books in broad range of categories.

Current Contents: Physical, Chemical, and Earth Sciences
Provides access to complete bibliographic information from articles, editorials, meeting abstracts, commentaries, and all other significant items in recently published editions of over 1,050 of the world's leading journals and books in broad range of categories.

Current Protocols in Molecular Biology
Current Protocols are used in laboratories around the world as the authoritative sources for effective, reliable methods in biological research and experimentation. The web version is searched via the table of contents and provides links to figures, tables, recipes, literature citations, cross-references, and internet URLs in the full-text HTML format. PDF format for printing is also available.

While this resource is available via the web, it requires a user id and password and is available only in the Chemistry/Physics Library. Please check with Chemistry/Physics Library staff to access this resource.


Current Protocols in Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Current Protocols are used in laboratories around the world as the authoritative sources for effective, reliable methods in biological research and experimentation. The web version is searched via the table of contents and provides links to figures, tables, recipes, literature citations, cross-references, and internet URLs in the full-text HTML format. PDF format for printing is also available.

While this resource is available via the web, it requires a user id and password and is available only in the Chemistry/Physics Library. Please check with Chemistry/Physics Library staff to access this resource.


Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry
Comprehensive treatment of all areas of inorganic chemistry, including Main Group Elements; Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry; Organometallic Chemistry; Bioinorganic Chemistry; Solid State, Materials, Nanomaterials and Catalysis; and General Inorganic Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Methods. Articles are arranged alphabetically and are searchable keyword. HTML and PDF formats are available.

Gardner's Chemical Synonyms and Tradenames Electronic Handbook
Gardner's features a comprehensive selection of commercially available chemicals. Thus all bulk inorganic chemicals, major pesticides, dyestuffs, surfactants,metals and alloys are included. It is also a comprehensive sources of chemical synonym information.Provides detailed information on 35,000 chemical compounds including: Chemical Name; CAS, EINECS, and Merck Numbers; Molecular Formula; Synonyms; Uses; Chemical Properties; and Manufacturer/Suppliers. Contains 85,000 synonyms, CAS Registry Numbers and EINECS Numbers Indexes and complete contact information for the 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers of referenced compounds.

Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (CRCNetBASE 1999)
Electronic version of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics follows the 81st Edition of the print Handbook in terms of content. The 81st Edition contains several updated and expanded tables: Fundamental Physical Constants (the new set of CODATA recommended values, replacing the 1986 set) The Elements (descriptive texts on the occurrence, properties, history, and uses of all the chemical elements) Dissociation Constants of Organic Acids and Bases (expanded by 50%)Dipole Moments (revised and expanded) Threshold Limits for Airborne Contaminants (including the most recent recommendations) and more.

Inspec (1969 - Current)
Provides access to the world's scientific and technical literature in physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering, computers and computing, and information technology; also has significant coverage in areas such as materials science, aeronautics, oceanography, nuclear engineering, geophysics, biomedical engineering and biophysics. Searches Physics Abstracts and more.

Inspec Archive (1898 - 1968)
All aspects of physics (originally published as Physics Abstracts), Electrical and electronic engineering (introduced as a separate journal in 1903, and originally published as Electrical and Electronic Abstracts), Computing and control engineering (introduced as a separate journal in 1966, and published initially as Control Abstracts, later renamed to Computer and Control Abstracts). Also known as "Electronic Access to Science Abstracts Journals 1898-1968".

LiqCryst 4.6
Database of liquid crystalline compounds --containing entries for more than 75,000 compounds compiled from about 16,500 references. Includes chemical structures and physical data such as transition temperatures, enthalpies, elastic constants and other properties of currently known thermotropic liquid crystals.

MedlinePlus Encyclopedia
The adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations.

Merck index [computer file] : twelfth edition for Microsoft Windows
Contains structural and other information about chemical substances.

Properties of Inorganic Compounds
Provides numerical values for a variety of physical, thermal, electrical, thermodynamic property, and ultraviolet data, as well as descriptive information for preparation and uses for over 5,500 inorganic compounds. Data is searchable, and can be exported to other applications.

Protein Protocols
Derived from the acclaimed Methods in molecular biology series. Contains all the major procedures needed for isolating, characterizing, and analyzing proteins, including powerful new techniques in mass spectroscopy and immunochemistry.

PubChem
Contains the chemical structures of small organic molecules and information on their biological activities. Search for unique chemical structures, deposited structure records, bioassay records, and structures using text terms such as names, synonyms, keywords, or depositor-supplied identifiers, names of reagents, and SMILES, MOL file, and other formats.

Royal Society of Chemistry Journals Archive (1841 - 2004)
Provides full-text access to the journal archive of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Includes more than 200,000 original articles published from 1841 to 1996. Use the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center for full-text access to RSC titles after 2004. Advance article access is not available.

NOTE: You must use the provided checkbox to restrict your search to the journal archive.


Science Citation Index Expanded (1980 - Current)
This "Web of Science" database covers the journal literature of the sciences. It indexes more than 5,700 major journals across 164 scientific disciplines, with all cited references captured. Updated weekly.
Tutorial

Standard Math Interactive
Digital version of CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae

Surface and Colloid Chemistry Handbook (CRCNetBASE 1999)
CD-ROM version of the printed handbook.

Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
"Coverage of virtually every major scientific topic including animal life, biosciences, chemistry, earth and atmospheric sciences, energy sources and power technology, mathematics and information sciences, materials and engineering sciences, medicine, anatomy, and physiology, physics, plant sciences, space and planetary sciences. Contains over 7,000 articles contributed by more than 250 experts." (Request CD-ROM at the Chem/Phys Library Circ Desk.)