Scientific Databases
The Merck Index database is a structure-searchable encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals. More than 10,000 monographs on single substances and related groups of compounds cover chemical, generic, and brand names; registry numbers; physical data and literature references; structures and stereochemistry; toxicity information; and therapeutic uses.
Organic Syntheses is an electronic version of the annual and collective volumes of tested, peer-reviewed synthesis procedures published since 1921 by the Organic Syntheses Board of Directors. It facilitates location of desired procedures through structural queries, text queries, combinations, and by browsing the Organic Syntheses Reaction Guide.
Ashgate Drugs Synonyms and Properties covers over 8,000 drug substances currently in common use worldwide. Edited by world-renowned authority in drug design and chemical information G.W.A. Milne, this volume fills an important gap in drug information. Data that can be searched includes chemical structures, synonyms, CAS Registry Numbers, the European EINECS numbers, the Merck Index (Thirteenth Edition) monograph numbers, physical properties, biological activities, and intended applications. This electronic edition adds almost 70,000 synonyms and trade names that did not fit into the printed volume.
ChemACX provides structure searchable chemical sourcing information for 500 catalogs from leading chemical suppliers. ChemACX-SC offers hundreds of thousands of compounds from suppliers of screening compounds and libraries. The ChemACX database is equipped with a ready-to-use shopping cart system permitting preferred supplier information and installation-specific pricing to be added. Full purchasing authorization and accounting features are included.
ChemINDEX is a directory of over 70,000 common molecules, listing chemical structure, registry numbers, synonyms, physical properties, and links to Internet sources of further information.
Additional Chemical Databases from leading chemical information suppliers such as Derwent, ISI, InfoChem, and Current Drugs are also available in ChemFinder format. These databases cover information about patents, reactions, current drug development, and other topics.