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 at makarewicz@oxy.edu
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.
Abstract and citation database for discovery and analytics; includes scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
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:
AI based research tools and generative AI are still evolving and there are definitely pros and cons to their use. It is still recommended that you use traditional research tools such as databases and library catalogs for finding research resources. If you want to learn more, then check out our research guide on this topic which goes over use in academic settings with tips and resources for students and faculty.
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