| Introduction |
This section describes how to find polymer information with a molecular formula using Explore by Molecular Formula. |
| Molecular formulas |
Many compounds may share a molecular formula. They are not unique descriptors for a chemical compound. |
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Locating relevant polymers containing a molecular formula of interest is a 2-step process:
- Locate matches on a known polymer formula
- (Optional) Refine results, based on precision criteria
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| Example |
Locate information about homopolymers of this monomer:
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| Locate formula matches |
Follow these steps to locate matches on a known polymer formula. |
| Step |
Do this |
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From the New Task dialog box, click Explore  . |
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From the Explore dialog box, click Molecular Formula  . |
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The Explore by Molecular Formula dialog box appears. Type the polymer formula arranged according to polymer format rules in the entry box. Click OK.
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The substance viewer appears. | |
| Refine results |
Follow these steps to create a more precisely defined polymer set. |
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Do this |
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From the substance viewer, isolate polymers of interest by clicking Analyze or Refine  . |
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The Analyze or Refine dialog box appears. Click Refine  . |
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The Refine Substances dialog box appears. Click Chemical Structure  . |
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The structure drawing window appears. To focus on polymers of interest, draw the structure of a unique fragment. Click Get Substances.
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The Get Substances (Refine) dialog box appears. Select the substructure option. Click OK.
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The substance viewer reappears.
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When you want to see |
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| Information about a specific substance, such as: |
- Substance detail, e.g., CAS RN or properties
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- References citing the specific substance
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- Reactions in which the specific substance participates (SciFinder subscription users only)
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- Regulated Chemicals information
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Updated 4/15/2009 11:53:08 AM
