SciFinder

SciFinder is one of the most comprehensive and widely used research discovery tools in chemistry and related sciences, developed by the Chemical Abstracts Service. It provides access to the CAS database, which contains information on more than 204 million organic and inorganic substances, over 130 million single-step and multistep reactions, and millions of journal articles, patents, and dissertations from around the world. What makes SciFinder invaluable is that it goes far beyond simple keyword searching — you can draw chemical structures and search for exact matches, substructures, or similar compounds. You can also search by reaction type, find information about specific research projects, and explore the scientific literature in ways that standard search engines cannot match. For chemists, pharmacologists, and materials researchers, SciFinder is often the first stop when conducting literature reviews, planning synthesis routes, or investigating the properties of new compounds. The platform is available through institutional subscriptions at most major universities and research organizations worldwide.