August 12, 2014

Ebola collection at Science

"Given the current outbreak, unprecedented in terms of number of people killed and rapid geographic spread, Science and Science Translational Medicine have made this collection of research and news articles on the viral disease freely available to researchers and the general public."

Updated Chemistry Resources

The updated 95th edition of the classic reference, CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is now online. It contains 22 new tables and major updates and expansions, including a new series showcasing major historical figures in chemistry and physics.

To access the handbook:
  • Browse the table of contents.
  • Search by keyword.
  • Search by substance or property (chemical name, formula or registry number).
  • Structure Search—draw your structure using the Marvin Sketch Java Applet.

The Dictionary of Natural Products is a comprehensive database of 170,000 natural products that is continuously updated online. Data provided include names and synonyms, formulae, chemical structures, CAS Registry Numbers, extensive source data, uses and applications, physical state, melting point, boiling point, pKa and key literature citations. The database is searchable by text or substructure.

For more chemistry resources, check out the Library’s Chemistry Subject Guide