Chemistry Subject Guide

Articles

Use SciFinder Scholar to find scholarly articles dealing with all aspects of chemistry, and information on chemical substances and reactions. SciFinder also indexes patents, book chapters, and meeting abstracts in the field of chemistry. SciFinder Scholar is the most comprehensive bibliographic database for chemistry. It contains over 21 million citations, and indexes over 8,000 journals. It is the electronic version of Chemical Abstracts. Coverage: 1907 - present.

SciFinder cannot be accessed through a web browser; see the links below for locations where UCD students, faculty, and staff may use SciFinder. See the UC Davis SciFinder Page for installation instructions, documentation, user guides, and UCD campus contact information.

Web of Science

Use Web of Science to find scholarly articles in all disciplines, including chemistry. This database can also be used to identify articles that cite an author or article that you specify. Coverage: 1900 - present.

User Guide

Expanded Academic ASAP

Use this database to find articles in popular magazines, general interest journals, scholarly journals in all disciplines, plus legal, business, and health journals. Coverage: 1980 - present.

Chemical Abstracts

Printed indexes of Chemical Abstracts (1907-2001) are located at the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library Reference area (first floor). Discounted searches of Chemical Abstracts Online are available to UCD faculty, students, and staff. Ask at the Reference Desk for more information.

Science of Synthesis - Compatible with both PC's and Mac OS-X (as of 11/06). Pop-up blockers must be disabled to use Science of Synthesis.

Science of Synthesis provides an authoritative review of synthetic methods from the early 1800s to the present, for the field of organic and organometallic chemistry. Each method is evaluated and includes full experimental details. Source literature includes all published journal articles, books, and patent literature. Science of Synthesis is full-text, structure, and reaction searchable. A plug-in may be required for structure searching; chemical drawing packages can be used. The database also provides links to the primary literature and to related information in the Houben-Weyl electronic archive. (All 4 editions, and the supplemental "E-series" volumes, of the Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations are included in Science of Synthesis.)

Coverage: 1800s to present. Science of Synthesis will be published in a total of 49 volumes between 2000 and 2008. As of 8/05, 19 volumes were available. When complete, Science of Synthesis will cover an estimated 38,000 methods, 11,000 variations, 24,000 reaction schemes, and 240,000 reactions. See Publication Schedule for more information.

Physical Sciences & Engineering Library Database List

Additional article databases and links to the Melvyl and Harvest catalogs.

Books

Harvest: UC Davis Library Catalog

Use to find books, journals, and other items in the UC Davis libraries.

Harvest User Guide [PDF]

Melvyl

Use to find books, and other items at all UC libraries. The Melvyl catalog contains records for materials (books, journals, movies, maps, music scores and recordings, computer files, dissertations, government documents, etc.) held by the libraries of the ten UC campuses.

Melvyl User Guide

Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology: TP9 E685, Reference
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry: TP9 U57 1985, Reference
Chemistry: Foundations and Applications: QD4 C48 2004 Vols. 1-4, Reference
Concise Chemical and Technical Dictionary: QD5 B4 1986, Reference
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (e-EROS): QD77 E53 1995, Reference
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary: QD5 C5 1997, Reference
IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology (IUPAC "Gold Book")
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Chemical Terms: QD5 M356 1985, Reference
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry: QD4 M33 1997 Vols. 1-4, Reference
Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry: QD5 D4985 1996, Reference

Professional Societies

American Chemical Society (ACS)
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Chemsoc: RSC's Chemical Science Network
More Chemical Professional Societies

Properties: Handbooks & Databases

Basic Resources for Properties

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics

QD65 C4, Reference (Chem Ref Table)

ChemNetBase

A collection of major chemisty reference books. Search each title individually, or select "Combined Chemical Dictionary" to search the 5 "Dictionary of..." titles simultaneously.

Combined Chemical Dictionary (CCD)
- Dictionary of Commonly Cited Compounds (included in CCD)
- Dictionary of Drugs (formerly Pharmasource; included in CCD)
- Dictionary of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds (included in CCD)
- Dictionary of Natural Products (included in CCD)
- Dictionary of Organic Compounds (included in CCD)
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Polymers: A Property Database
Properties of Organic Compounds

Merck Index

RS51 M4 1996, Reference (Chem Ref Table)

An encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biological substances. The Merck Index contains over 11,000 entries (referred to as monographs) mostly for single substances and related compounds (isomers, salts, etc.). Some families of natural products and biological substances are included as well. Data provided include: chemical, generic, and brand names; CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry numbers; physical data and literature references; structures and stereochemistry; toxicity; and information on therapeutic and non-medicinal uses.

The Merck Index Online also includes sections on: organic name reactions, and additional tables. The Merck Index can be searched by structure with installation of a free ChemDraw plug-in available on the structure search page.

Merck User Help Guides

Lange's Handbook of Chemistry

QD65 L36 1992, Reference (Chem Ref Table)

Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook

TP151 P45 1997, Reference (Chem Ref Table)

ChemFinder

A free chemical database with 2-D chemical structures and physical property data.

Databases for Properties

CrossFire

The CrossFire search interface provides access to the Beilstein (organic chemistry) and Gmelin (inorganic and organometallic chemistry) databases. The Beilstein database contains information on over 8 million compounds and more than 5 million chemical reactions. It provides comprehensive coverage of reactions, structures, and properties in organic chemistry; references to the literature are also given. For each compound, up to 350 chemical and physical data fields of critically evaluated data are available. The Gmelin database contains information on over 1.4 million compounds, including: coordination compounds, alloys, solid solutions, glasses and ceramics, polymers, and minerals. It provides comprehensive coverage of structures and properties in inorganic and organometallic chemistry; references to the literature and information on reactions (over 900,000) are also included. Coverage: 1771 - present.

CrossFire cannot be accessed through a web browser; see the links below for locations where CrossFire is available. See the UC Davis CrossFire Page for installation instructions (on campus and off campus), documentation/user guides, and trouble-shooting information.

NIST Chemistry WebBook

Provides thermochemical data for over 6500 organic and small inorganic compounds. Data available may include: gas phase and condensed phase thermochemistry data, reaction thermochemistry data, phase change data, spectra (IR, Mass, UV), Henry's Law data, gas phase ion energetics data, ion clustering data, vibrational and/or electronic energy levels, gas phase kinetics, and thermophysical properties of fluid systems.

Guide to NIST Chemistry WebBook

SciFinder Scholar

SciFinder Scholar is the main article database for the field of chemistry. It can also be used to search for property information in the chemical literature. Coverage: 1907 - present.

SciFinder cannot be accessed through a web browser; see the links below for locations where UCD students, faculty, and staff may use SciFinder. See the UC Davis SciFinder Page for installation instructions, documentation, user guides, and UCD campus contact information.

More Resources For Properties

International Critical Tables: Q199 N3, Reference
The Journal of physical and chemical reference data (NIST): Q199 J6, Reference
Physical Property Information (Indiana University): Data on the elements (including periodic tables), biochemical data, physical property compilations, and miscellaneous scientific constants.
Physical Reference Data (NIST Physics Lab): Another source from the National Insititute of Standards and Technology. Categories include Physical Constants, Units, and Conversion Factors, Atomic Spectroscopic Data, Molecular Spectroscopic Data, and X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Data.
Smithsonian Physical Tables (Knovel): Common physical and chemical data.

Safety Data

Sigma Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data

T55.3 H3 S54 1985, Reference

Use the index to locate substance by name, formula, CAS number, Aldrich catalog number, Sigma product number.

Data available include: toxicity, health hazards, chronic effects, first aid, incompatibility, decomposition products, basic properties.

Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials

T55.3 H3 S3, Reference

Print copy: use the index to locate substance by name, or CAS number.

Data available include: basic properties, toxicity (generally includes LD50 data), safety profile, and regulatory information.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets provide information on how chemical substances can be safely handled, stored, and used. They generally indicate health, material, and physical hazards; exposure limits; and precautions.

MSDS via ChemQuick

MICROMEDEX

contains information on potentially hazardous chemicals. Use the "ChemKnowledge" link to access these 3 databases: Chemical Hazard Response Information System (CHRIS) from the U.S. Department of Transportation; Oil and Hazardous Materials - Technical Assistance Data System (OHMTADS) from the EPA; and the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). Note: RTECS are a good source for LD50 data.

Chemical Safety or Toxicology Information (Indiana University)

Material safety data sheets, guides to chemical safety, toxicology information, environmental sources, laws and regulations.

Extremely Hazardous Substances

T55.3 H3 E86 1988, Reference

Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference

T55.3 H3 L49 2002, Reference

Handbook Of Reactive Chemical Substances

T55.3 H3 B73 1995, Reference

OSHA Regulated Hazardous Substances

T55.3 H3 O79 1990, Reference

Spectra

Print Spectra

PSE Library has a large collection of print spectra. Frequently used titles are listed below, additional titles are available as well (browse the PSE reference shelves in the call number range QC437.A29 through QD421.H68 or search the Harvest catalog).

Aldrich Spectra

An easy to use collection of over 60,000 spectra.

Location: PSE Reference Area (1st Floor)
Indexes: are located in the back of each multi-volume set.

Aldrich Library of 13 C and 1 H FT NMR spectra	QD96 F68 P67 1993	3 volumes
Aldrich Library of FT-IR spectra	QD96 I5 D45 1986	2 volumes
Aldrich Library of FT-IR spectra	QD96 I5 P66 1985	2 volumes
Aldrich Library of Infrared spectra	QD96 I5 P67 1981	1 volume
Aldrich Library of NMR spectra	QD96 N8 P68 1983	2 volumes
Aldrich Library of NMR spectra	QC762 P68	11 volumes

Sadtler Spectra

A very large collection of over 200,000 spectra.

Location: PSE Reference Area (1st Floor)
Indexes: are separate volumes located on the Chemistry Reference Table (PSE 1st Floor)

Standard IR Grating Spectra	QC457 S3	123 volumes
Ultra Violet Spectra	QC459 S25	170 volumes
Standard Proton NMR Spectra	QC762 S26	118 volumes
Carbon-13 NMR Spectra	QC762 S28	210 volumes

Largest Sadtler Sets Are Listed Above. Many smaller sets are available in the PSE Reference Area.

Online Spectra

Below are some freely available sites that provide a limited number of spectra online. See the print spectra listed above if the substance you are looking for is not available online.

NIST: The NIST database provides spectra and other information. Most compounds in the database are organic, a few small inorganic compounds are included as well. Spectra available may include: Gas Phase IR Spectra, Mass Spectra, UV/Vis Spectra, Vibrational and Electronic Spectra (tabular data only).
Spectral Database for Organic Compounds (SDBS): Provides spectra for 32,000 organic compounds. Up to 6 different types of spectra may be available: electron impact Mass spectrum (EI-MS - 22,900 spectra); Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR - 14,000 spectra); 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum (12,300); 13 C NMR spectrum (49,800 spectra); laser Raman spectrum (3,500 spectra); and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrum (2,500 spectra).

Databases

The SciFinder and CrossFire databases (available at the PSE Library) can be used to locate references to spectra and/or spectral data in the chemical literature. Note: these databases do NOT provide access to online spectra.

Crossfire

The CrossFire database can be used to locate spectra. Ask at the PSE Reference Desk if you need help.