Find Chemistry Titles
Recommended Databases
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Web of Science
Indexes top journals in sciences, social sciences, humanities. -
SciFinder-n
Chemistry literature database with advanced search and reaction analysis. -
PubChem
NIH open database of chemical structures, properties, and activities. -
ACS Publications (American Chemical Society)
Covers chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, physics and pharmacy.
Other Recommended Resources
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MCAT General Chemistry Review Summary"Cheat sheet" notes to prep for Chemistry topics on the MCAT
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NIST Chemistry WebBookThemophysical and spectral data compiled by the National Institute of Standards and Measurements
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Organic Chemistry DataEducational resources including chemical data, reaction and compound info, spectroscopy, and more - maintained by ACS
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Wired ChemistEducational website with tutorials, demos, problems, etc. on chemistry, environmental, mineralogical, and NMR topics
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National Toxicology ProgramData on health effects of potentially hazardous substances
Tips for Searching
Looking to discover more? Try browsing the shelves on the 5th floor in these call number sections:
| Call Number | Subject |
| QD 1-70 | General Chemistry |
| QD 71-145 | Analytical Chemistry |
| QD 146-197 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| QD 241-449 | Organic Chemistry (Biochemistry, 415-436) |
| QD 450-801 | Physical and Theoretical Chemistry |
| QD 901-999 | Crystallography |
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