How to... Explore by Molecular Formula
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SciFinder offers a variety of ways to find chemical substances. Use Explore by Molecular Formula to find a substances by using a molecular formula.
This feature is useful for:
- Finding and verifying chemical names, CAS Registry Numbers, molecular formulas, and other substance information
- Obtaining calculated and experimental property data
- Identifying commercial sources
- Retrieving regulatory compliance information
- Obtaining articles and patents that discuss the substance
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Type a molecular formula. Click OK.
Note: Only one molecular formula may be searched at time. |
- Arrange the atoms in any order that is logical to you. If SciFinder cannot interpret the formula, you will get a message asking that you add capitalization and/or spaces.
- To search multicomponent substances, separate each component with a period.
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Review your answers.
To locate supplier information for a substance, click the Commercial Sources icon. Then click the microscope for full details, such as supplier contact information.
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Working with substances... |
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See details about a substance. |
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Retrieve references, 3D models, chemical suppliers, regulated chemicals lists, or reactions* for specific substances. |
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Retrieve references for selected answers or the entire answer set. |
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Retrieve reactions for selected answers or the entire answer set.* |
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Analyze or Refine your answers. |
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| *Available for SciFinder subscription and SciFinder Scholar users only. |
Updated: 9/27/2007 3:16:21 PM
