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Learning Outcomes

Students will know how to:

Students will be exposed to the literature of chemistry

They will be able to:

Identify compounds and synonyms
Find the Molecular Formula for a substance
Find the CAS number for a substance
Find the Physical Properties and characterics
Find the compound name, CAS Number and Molecular formula

Students may use the following research tools to find chemical information

Knovel
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
SciFinder Web
Merck Index
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Stat Ref see also How to Use Stat!Ref for help.

SciFinder Web

SciFinder Web is the web-based version of Chemical Abstracts, the world's largest and most up-to-date collection of chemical information. Covers journal articles, patents, technical reports, books, conference proceedings, and dissertations from around the world.

Registration Instructions. After your registration is submitted to CAS, you will be emailed a link to authenticateyour registration. This link can only be used once and will only last 48 hours.

How to Explore by Substance Identifier

Getting Started

In order to thoroughly research your compound, you will need the following:

Compound name
- Approved by your instructor
- Synonyms
Molecular Formula
CAS Number

This information can be found in the following resources:

Merck Index
-Use the "Search within" box next to the title to search only the Merck Index.
-Synonyms, CAS Numbers and molecular formulas
-Lists important references (Prepn = preparation)
-Gives therapeutic category and keywords which can be helpful in further searches.
SciFinder Web
Use restricted to ASU faculty, staff and students for educational purposes only.
Must create an account with your ASU.edu email address prior to using resource.
All areas of chemistry and biochemistry.
Knovel
-Electronic library of science and engineering handbooks and databases.
-Search "My Subscription" only.
-Contains synonyms, CAS Registry Numbers, molecular formulas as well as background information.
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
CAS Numbers, Molecular Formulas and physical properties for typical reagents used in the lab.

Additional Resources

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

(4th edition) Provides in-depth articles about the chemical industry. Covers all aspects of applied chemistry including both chemicals/materials and related topics.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology - Alternate Link
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
Looking for background information? Here's a great place to start. Don't forget to take a look at the reference section for more information.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences - Alternate Link
Stat!Ref
Goodman and Gilman's

Using SciFinder Web

Here are a few tips to help you search for chemical compounds in SciFinder Web.

Log into SciFinder Web. In class, you will be given a user name and password for this training session. If you would like to use SciFinder Web after the training session, don't forget to register for your own account.
Explore Substance. Search by Substance Identifier. Enter your compound name and CAS Number.
Select your compound and click on Substance Detail. Here you will find physical property, spectra and other chemical information on your compound.