Welcome! The purpose of this guide is to help you find and access information about Chemistry. If you have any questions or comments about this guide, then please feel free to email me directly.
Start your research and find articles with these key Chemistry databases.
The interface to Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), the most comprehensive index to the chemical literature and related fields. Find substance information, chemical reactions, or search for journal articles, patents, conferences, and more. Search by topic, reaction, or chemical substance. First time users will be asked to register for an account.
* Please note: On January 1, 2025, Scopus Research Database will replace Web of Science. Web of Science will not be accessible via Oxy after December 31, 2024.
Access over 30 different journals from the American Chemical Society.
Find the complete list of chemistry databases at the Chemistry subject link in our database list.
If you need help getting started with these databases, then check out our tutorials:
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