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Chemistry-Chemical Information: Primary Reference Sources

Handbooks, Dictionaries, and Encyclopedias

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
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Starting points for chemical-related research.

CHEMnetBASE This link opens in a new window
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Chemistry dictionaries and handbooks.
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From CRC Press

International Critical Tables
International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology (1st Electronic Edition)
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
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Knovel Critical Tables
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2nd edition
Knovel Handbooks
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A unique way to search many handbooks and other science and engineering resources.
Organic Syntheses
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Polymers: A Properties Database
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Smithsonian Critical Tables
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9th edition
Ullmann's Enclyclopedia of Chemical Industry
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In-Depth Resources

Primary Databases

SciFinder This link opens in a new window
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SciFinder is an intelligent interface which helps users to easily search the extensive Chemical Abstracts Databases. Searches can be done by subject phrases, author names and chemical identification such as structure/substructure, reactions, molecular formulae and more.

Cambridge Structural Database
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Tools

ACS Style Quick Guide
Updated quick guide to proper ACS style requirements
CASSI
Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index provides help with journal abbreviations, finding english equivalent journals and much more

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