SciFinder Discovery Platform offers a comprehensive solution for exploring scientific information and includes three specialized collections: SciFindern with ChemZent, CAS Formulus, and CAS Analytical Methods. Each collection is tailored to the specific needs of scientists, researchers, and professionals in various fields.
1. SciFindern with ChemZent
A central chemical bibliographic collection with extensive scientific information:
- Bibliographic Data: Contains over 40 million records from scientific articles, books, conference proceedings, patents, dissertations, and reports in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedicine, and related sciences. Searches can be performed by topics, authors, journals, patents, document identifiers, or company names.
- Chemical Compounds: Provides data on 160 million chemical compounds, enabling searches by chemical structures, Markush structures, physical-chemical properties, and compound identifiers.
- Reactions: Features an advanced structure editor for searching reaction schemes.
- ChemZent: Includes the complete content of the Chemisches Zentralblatt journal (dating back to 1830), offering insights into the historical development of chemistry and science.
2. CAS Formulus
A collection focused on the development and optimization of formulations, emphasizing ingredient interactions and practical applications across industries:
- Supports research in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials science.
- Searches can be conducted by product type, applications, or specific ingredients.
- Essential for professionals developing new products or enhancing existing formulations.
3. CAS Analytical Methods
A specialized collection for analytical chemistry with a focus on experimental methods and protocols:
- Focus on Techniques: Supports research, quality control, and regulatory testing.
- Method Searching: Provides detailed descriptions of analytical techniques and protocols.
- Reliable Sources: Designed to assist researchers in developing new methods or improving processes.
Additional Features
- Mobile Accessibility: The platform is accessible on mobile devices, ensuring flexible usage anywhere (access).
- User Support: Intuitive interface and advanced search tools cater to a wide range of users.