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Comprehensive chemical information database. Covers scientific journals, patents, conference proceedings, and technical papers. 1907 - present.

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SciFinder is the most comprehensive discovery tool of chemical information. SciFindern is the new interface for SciFinder. SciFinder classic interface has retired on December 30, 2022. Read more about comparison of the two platforms and links to user guide. As of June 2024, MIT affiliates have access to all solutions in the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, including SciFindern and ChemZent, Analytical Methods, and Formulus. 

Access to SciFinder-n

The MIT community (MIT faculty, students, post-docs & other researchers, and staff) are authorized to use SciFinder Discovery Platform, including SciFindern , Analytical Methods, and Formulus, for academic research purposes only. There is no walk-in access available for non-MIT affiliates. Read more on Authorized Use.

 

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