CHM 231: Organic Chemistry (Houtchens)
This guide is specifically created for Dr. Jason Houtchen's Organic Chemistry classes at the Downtown Phoenix campus.
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Learning Outcomes
During the course of this project, students will exposed to the literature of chemistry. Using resources from this library guide 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
- Merck Index
Not available online; click on link to see where print copies are available. - CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Tools for Lab Reports
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CASSI Search Tool - Title AbbreviationsUse this tool to decipher journal title abbreviations from the Merck Index.
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NLM Journals Database - Title AbbreviationsAnother tool to help decipher journal title abbreviations.
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:
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Merck IndexNot Available online. Click on link to see where print copies are available. Look in text for "Prepn" to find references to preparations/syntheses.
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Knovel-Electronic library of science and engineering handbooks and databases.
-Search "My Subscription" only.
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CRC Handbook of Chemistry and PhysicsCAS Numbers, Molecular Formulas and physical properties for typical reagents used in the lab.
Additional Resources
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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.
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Encyclopedia of Life SciencesLooking for background information? Use the "Search within this Book" link to limit your search to this resource. Don't forget to take a look at the reference section for more information.
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PubChem SubstanceSearch for your compound and use the links listed under Literature to find primary articles on "chemical synthesis" and "biosynthesis."
Synthesis of a Compound
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Kirk-Othmer Encycyclopedia of Chemical TechnologyOverview of the synthesis
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Merck IndexNot available online. Click on link to see where print copies are available. Look in the text for "Prepn"; these are references to preparations and syntheses.
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Organic SynthesisSyntheses that may not be listed elsewhere.
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PubChem SubstanceSearch for your compound and use the links listed under Literature to find primary articles on "chemical synthesis" and "biosynthesis."
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing EncyclopediaManufacturing process of pharmaceuticals
Reactions
Named Reactions:
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Merck IndexNot available online. Click on link to see where print copies are available. Look in the text of each entry for "Prepn" references to preparations and/or syntheses.
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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical TechnologyIndustrially important substances and reactions
History
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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical TechnologyIndustrially important substances and reactions:
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing EncyclopediaManufacturing process of pharmaceuticals
Toxicology, Safety and Environmental Information
The following resources provide information about the toxic effects, safety issues and environmental concerns of compounds.
Economic Information
- Commercial Availability
- Company Catalogs on the Internet
- Industry Issues and Pricing