Using SciFinder-n

SciFinder-n, an upgraded version of SciFinder, is the most comprehensive database and tool for discovering chemical information. It is developed by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS).

The platform contains contents from journal articles to information on chemical structures, properties, and reactions. Users can search literature by topic, author, and search substances by name or CAS Registry Number, or drawing a chemical structure. 

Searching in SciFinder-n

(Adapted from CAS SciFinder-n Help Guide)

Functions	How it works  (click the link to see detailed steps with screenshots)
	Finds substances, reactions, references, and suppliers by typing in a keyword or research topic (Text Query) drawing/ importing a chemical structure (Structure Query)
	Find substances by search terms (substance name, CAS number, document identifier) chemical structure search terms + chemical structure
	Finds reactions by search terms (substance name, CAS number, document identifier) chemical structure of a substance that participates in the reaction
	Find references (literature) by search terms (research topic/ keyword/ concept, substance name, CAS number, document identifier) chemical structure search terms + chemical structure
	Create a Retrosynthesis plan by  drawing/ importing a chemical structure

SciFinder-n Workshop Recording

Finding Quality Chemical Information Resources from SciFinder-n (Oct 2023)  (PolyU students and Staff only)

Other Training Materials

• SciFinder-n Help Guide (step by step with examples and screenshots)
• SciFinder-n Training - Help Guides & Recorded Webinars
• SciFinder-n Quick Reference Guide [PDF]