Chemistry: SciFinder and Reaxys: Introduction and Practical Session

Beginners

A ‘recommended’ optional course introducing electronic databases SciFinder and Reaxys presented by Professor Jonathan Goodman.

Hands-on investigation following the presentation.

SciFinder provides access to biochemical, chemical, chemical engineering, medical and other related information in journal and patent literature. Bibliographic, substance and reaction information is available. It includes references from more than 10,000 scientific journals and patent information from 63 patent issuing authorities. Sources include journals, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, technical reports and books. It is one of the world’s largest collections of organic and inorganic substance information. It is possible to search by topic, author, company name, chemical structure, substructure, structure similarity and reaction. Unlimited access via the web. Personal registration required. Please register for SciFinder access with your Cambridge email address as soon as possible and before the course. More information and links to registration page here: http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresources/scifinder/.

Reaxys combines the content of CrossFire Beilstein, Gmelin and the Patent Chemistry Database in one search. Validated reaction and substance data are integrated with synthesis planning. Data from all three sources are merged into one substance record. Unlimited access via the web: https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/search.do Off-campus access via Raven password. (Personal registration is not required for access).

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year Chemistry PhD Students
• Chemistry Masters Students
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• Further details regarding Chemistry's eligibility criteria are available

Please register for SciFinder access with your Cambridge email address as soon as possible and before the course. More information and links to registration page here: http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresources/scifinder/

Knowledge of these resources will be useful for those later seeking employment with chemical companies

To Introduce SciFinder and Reaxys

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals

One session of 1.5 hours

Yearly