| Introduction |
This topic describes how to find polymer information with a Molecular Formula.
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| 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 two-step process:
- Locate matches on a known polymer formula
- (Optional) Refine results using 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 for a known polymer formula. |
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Type the polymer formula arranged according to polymer format rules in the entry box. Click Search.
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Substance matches display. | |
| Refine using other monomers |
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On the right-hand side of the SciFinder application, click the Refine tab. Click the structure drawing image. |
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To focus on polymers of interest, draw the structure of a unique fragment. Click OK, and then Refine. |
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Substance matches display. Click on a CAS Registry Number of interest to see details.
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- References about the substance
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- Reactions in which the substance participates
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Updated: 10/5/2009 9:48:15 AM
