Research guides: Chemistry: Find literature

Databases containing journal articles on chemistry and related topics

ChemRxiv
Provides preliminary reports which have not been peer-reviewed.
- They should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health related behaviour, or be reported in news media as established information.

SciFinder-n

Provides chemical information including physical and chemical properties, reactions, and patents.
Coverage: 1907 to present

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Reaxys
Authoritative information in organic, inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
Coverage: 1779 - present

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PubMed
Articles in medicine, life sciences, animal sciences, plant sciences, biomedical research, medical devices, nursing, biotechnology, the healthcare system, and the preclinical sciences.
Coverage: 1950 - present

PubMed is comprised of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
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