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SciFinder is the most comprehensive database for coverage of chemistry & chemical engineering. It has the world's largest collection of organic and inorganic substance information. The web version of SciFinder provides integrated access to CAPlus, CAS Registry, CASREACT, CHEMLIST, and CHEMCATS which are produced by Chemical Abstracts Service, and to MEDLINE which is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Sources covered in SciFinder include 10,000 journals, patents from 63 patent authorities, book chapters, conference proceedings, dissertations, evaluated reference works, technical reports, as well as book reviews and biographical information. (Structure and Reaction Searching)

Search over 12,000 core journals across the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities to find the high quality research. Move backward/forward in time using cited/citing reference identified by researchers. Updated weekly, includes Science Citation Index Expanded (1899-present), Social Sciences Citation Index (1898-present), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (1990-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Social Science & Humanities (1990-present), Book Citation Index (2005-present), Index Chemicus (1993-present), and Current Chemical Reactions (1985-present; also includes Institut National de la Propriete Industrielle structure data back to 1840)). (Structure searching)

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Call Numbers for Browsing in Library Stacks

Most of the Science and Engineering Libraries shelve books using the Library of Congress Classification system and shelve journals or periodicals alphabetically by the title of the journal. The Branner Earth Sciences Library shelves all materials by call number and uses both the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems.

New analytical chemistry books at the Swain Library

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C-H bond activation in organic synthesis

edited by Jie Jack Li (University of San Francisco, California, USA). 2015
Chemistry at home : exploring the ingredients in everyday products

John Emsley. 2015
Chromatographic processes : modeling, simulation, and design

Roger-Marc Nicoud. 2015
Analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry for technicians

John Kenkel. 2014

New biochemistry books at the Swain Library

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Biochemistry : concepts and connections

Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews. 2016
Biochemistry

Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto, Jr., Lubert Stryer. 2015
Biochemistry : a short course

John L. Tymoczko, Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer. 2015
Chemistry and chemical biology : methodologies and applications

edited by Roman Joswik, PhD, and Andrei A. Dalinkevich, DSc.. 2015
Chemistry in context : applying chemistry to society

Catherine H. Middlecamp [and 6 others].. 2015

New catalysis books at the Swain Library

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Fuel production with heterogeneous catalysis

edited by Jacinto Sá.. 2015
Heterogeneous catalysis : a versatile tool for the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles

edited by K.L. Ameta, Andrea Penoni. 2015
Heterogeneous catalysis at nanoscale for energy applications

edited by Franklin (Feng) Tao, William F. Schneider, Prashant V. Kamat. 2015
Multicomponent reactions : concepts and applications for design and synthesis

edited by Raquel P. Herrera, Eugenia Marqués-López (Departamento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea (ISQCH), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain). 2015
Organometallics and catalysis : an introduction

Manfred Bochmann. 2015

New inorganic chemistry books at the Swain Library

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Inorganic chemistry
Problems in structural inorganic chemistry

Wai-Kee Li ... [et al.].. 2013
Structural methods in molecular inorganic chemistry

David W.H. Rankin, Norbert W. Mitzel, Carole A. Morrison. 2013
Inorganic chemistry

Catherine E. Housecroft and Alan G. Sharpe. 2012
Inorganic electrochemistry : theory, practice and application

Piero Zanello and Fabrizia Fabrizi de Biani and Carlo Nervi. 2012

New organic chemistry books at the Swain Library

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Intermediate organic chemistry

Ann M. Fabirkiewicz (Department of Chemistry, Randolph College, Lynchburg, Virginia), John C. Stowell (Department of Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana). 2016
Organic chemistry

John McMurry. 2016
Organometallic chemistry

Gary O. Spessard, Gary L. Miessler (St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota). 2016
A small-scale approach to organic laboratory techniques

Donald L. Pavia, Gary M. Lampman, George S. Kriz (Western Washington University), Randall G. Engel (North Seattle College). 2016
500 review questions for the MCAT : organic chemistry and biochemistry

John T. Moore, EdD, Richard H. Langley, PhD.. 2015

New physical chemistry books at the Swain Library

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Principles of chemistry : a molecular approach

Nivaldo J. Tro, Westmont College. 2016
Principles of chemistry : a molecular approach

Nivaldo J. Tro, Westmont College. 2016
Orbitals : with applications in atomic spectra

Charles S. McCaw, Winchester College, UK.. 2015
Physical chemistry research for engineering and applied sciences

Eli M. Pearce, PhD, Bob A. Howell, PhD, Richard A. Pethrick, PhD, DSc, and Gennady E. Zaikov, DSc.. 2015
The science of everyday life : why teapots dribble, toast burns and light bulbs shine

Marty Jopson. 2015

New polymer chemistry books at the Swain Library

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Polymerisation of ethylene : in slurry loop reactors

Paul Allemeersch. 2015
Synthetic methods in organic electronic and photonic materials : a practical guide

Timothy C. Parker (Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, email : timothy.parker@chemistry.gatech.edu) and Seth R. Marder (Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, email : seth.marder@chemistry.gatech.edu). 2015
Carraher's polymer chemistry

Charles E. Carraher Jr.. 2014
Polymer science and technology

Joel R. Fried. 2014
Polymer surface characterization

edited by Luigia Sabbatini. 2014

Journals

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Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry

Annual Review of Biochemistry

Annual Review of Biophysics

Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Annual Review of Environment and Resources

Annual Review of Medicine

Annual Review of Nutrition

Annual Review of Physical Chemistry

Annual Review of Resource Economics

Chemical Reviews

Chemical Society Reviews

Journal of Chemical Education

Journal of Chemical Health and Safety

Nature

Nature Chemistry

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Science Magazine

Scientific American

Encyclopedias

Scientists, engineers, and technologists in many fields need a knowledge of chemistry because of the importance of chemistry in diverse technologies. In addition, to "classical" topics of chemistry, the new Encyclopedia covers nanotechnology, fuel cell technology, green chemistry, forensic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, materials chemistry, and proteomics. This fifth print edition has been revised and updated, and includes over 200 new articles, as well as 1,300 updated articles.

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Reference

* Analytical Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

The Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive analytical chemistry reference available, covering all aspects from theory and instrumentation through to applications and techniques. The chemistry and techniques are described as performed in the laboratory, in the field, or by remote sensing. The level of detail is similar to that of a laboratory protocol and, together with the cited references, will support the analysis of complex inorganic, organic and biological structures by researchers.

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* Biochemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Representing the current state of a dynamic and crucial field of study, the 2nd edition of this encyclopedia pulls together over 500 articles that help define and explore contemporary biochemistry. It acknowledges that understanding every living process-from physiology, to immunology, and genetics is impossible without a grasp on the basic chemistry that provides its underpinning. Written by experts, each article provides an up-to-date snapshot of a given topic, as well as suggestions for further readings for students and researchers wishing to go into greater depth.

Spanning the entire spectrum of the life sciences, ELS is a monthly-updating reference work containing over 4,500 specially commissioned and peer-reviewed articles written by leaders in the field. ELS has articles on these subject areas: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Diversity of Life, Genetics and Disease, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Plant Science, Science and Society, Structural Biology, and Virology.

Handbooks

Color atlases from Thieme

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Atlas of emergency neurosurgery

[edited by] Jamie Ullman, P.B. Raksin ; medical illustrator, Jennifer Pryll. 2015
Color atlas of human anatomy. / Volume 1, Locomotor system

Werner Platzer ; illustrations by Gerhard Spitzer. 2015
Color atlas of human anatomy. / Volume 2, Internal organs

Helga Fritsch, Wolfgang Kuehnel. 2015
Color atlas of human anatomy. / Volume 3, Nervous system and sensory organs

Werner Kahle, Michael Frotscher ; illustrations by Gerhard Spitzer. 2015

* Catalysis

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

This handbook is a one-stop resource covering green catalysis, green solvents, green processes, and green products. [Set I: Green catalysis] v. 1. Homogeneous catalysis; v. 2. Heterogeneous catalysis; v. 3. Biocatalysis [Set II: Green solvents] v. 4. Supercritical solvents; v. 5. Reactions in water; v. 6. Ionic liquids [Set III: Green processes] v. 7. Green synthesis; v. 8. Bioinspired processes; v. 9. Designing safer chemicals [Set IV: Green products] v. 10. Green engineering; v. 11. Green nanoscience; v. 12. Sustainable product design.

* Inorganic Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Rather than producing a collection of unrelated review articles, this series creates a framework that reflects the creative potential of this scientific discipline. In a clear, concise, and highly organized manner, it provides an in-depth treatment of bond formation reactions categorized by element type. The series covers all areas of inorganic chemistry including chemistry of the elements, coordination compounds, donor-acceptor adducts, organometallic, polymer and solid-state material, and compounds relevant to bioinorganic chemistry. A unique index system provides users with several fast options for accessing information on forming any bond type, compound, or reaction.

Handbooks

This updated edition of the Handbook of Inorganic Compounds is the perfect reference for anyone that needs property data for compounds, CASRN numbers for computer or other searches, a consistent tabulation of molecular weights to synthesize inorganic materials on a laboratory scale, or data related to physical and chemical properties. Fully revised, the second edition includes new data on inorganic optical materials, radiation detection inorganics, thermochromic compounds, piezochromic compounds, catalysts, superconductors, and luminescent (fluorescent and phosphorescent) inorganics.

* Organic Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

"Organic Syntheses describes checked and edited experimental procedures, spanning a broad range of synthetic methodologies, and provides chemists with a compendium of new or little known experimental procedures which lead to useful compounds or that illustrate important new developments in methodology. For every procedure, safety warnings are presented along with detailed descriptions for the preparation, purification, and identification of the compound in question. Additionally, special reaction conditions are detailed, along with the source of reagents, helpful waste disposal guidelines, discussions of results, references to the primary literature, and an appendix of nomenclature and registry numbers. The print version was published in Annual volumes and Collective Volumes. Online access covers, Vol. 1, 1921-present." (Structure Searching)

"Uniquely focuses on 200,000+ of the most important and useful synthetic reactions. Organic Reactions is a comprehensive collection of important synthetic reactions, together with a critical discussion of the reaction and tables that organize all published examples of the topic reactions. Chapters that focus on reactions of current interest are solicited by the board of editors from leading chemists worldwide. The publication process entails a comprehensive peer-review process, ensuring the high quality and attention to detail for which this series is noted. Comprehensive coverage of all examples of a given reaction is provided in tabular form. In addition to providing reaction scope, stereochemical aspects, and side reactions, a selection of representative experimental conditions are given. Online access covers Vol. 25, 1977-present. Also see: Organic Reactions Wiki to view pre-production chapters and condensed versions of published articles."

Handbooks

Advanced Organic Chemistry Resources

"Science of Synthesis (SoS) provides a critical review of synthetic methodology developed to-date in the fields of organic and organometallic chemistry. Features include: Selection of molecular transformations by world-renowned experts with elaboration on scope and limitations; Full-text descriptions of synthetic methods with practical experimental procedures immediately applicable in the lab; Community of over 1,000 experts involved in the review and updating of methods; Logical organization of the synthetic methods for each functional group; and Intuitive search functions to allow rapid lead generation and route optimization." Please see Science of Synthesis at Stanford to view online help, learn more about content, and see what's new. (Structure and Reaction Searching)

"This on-line work utilizes the full potential of the web by allowing alphanumeric searches through e-EROS and across all Wiley products, and by allowing chemical structure, substructure and reaction searching straight from a chemist's desktop. It contains a database of around 70,000 reactions and around 4000 of the most frequently consulted reagents and is fully searchable by structure and substructure, reagent, reaction type, experimental conditions etc. and allows sophisticated full text searches. e-EROS offers a systematic and exhaustive coverage of reagents used in organic synthesis. The Editorial Board are keeping e-EROS up-to-date by regularly adding new reagents and catalysts, and by updating existing articles whenever felt necessary. The A to Z listing covers classical reagents, new "designer" reagents and catalysts." (Structure Searching)

"An indispensable reference for any practicing synthetic organic or medicinal chemist, this book continues the tradition of Greene's as comprehensive in the overall scope of coverage, providing the most relevant and useful examples to illustrate each methodology. It presents valuable material, on the application of protective groups in organic chemistry, that is not easily found by casual searching. It also helps chemists to plan, investigate, and carry out organic syntheses in an efficient manner." (publisher's description)

"With its coverage of 701 organic name reactions and reagents, this online reference is the largest, most up-to-date work of its kind. It offers students and professional chemists a valuable resource for conducting experiments and performing a broad range of applications, from pharmaceuticals to plastics to pesticides. Each reaction listing is clearly organized into uniform sections that allow readers to quickly gather the information they need to conduct their own experimental procedures."

* Physical Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

A compendium of mathematical definitions, formulas, figures, tabulations, and references, its informal style makes it accessible to a broad spectrum of readers with a diverse range of mathematical backgrounds and interests. It offers concise, readable definitions; weaves mathematical connections through the physical sciences; supplies bibliographies following each entry; profiles a multidisciplinary approach regarding the use of mathematics; provides 110,000 cross-references to other topics and sources; and contains more 3,000 illustrations, equations, figures, derivations, and graphics.

Handbooks

Covering the basic concepts and working tools in the physical sciences, this reference is a unique, indispensable guide for students and researchers in chemistry, physics, and related disciplines. Everyone from novices to experienced researchers can turn to this book to find the essential equations, theories, and working tools needed to conduct and interpret contemporary research. Readers gain access to not only the core concepts of the physical sciences, but also the underlying mathematics. Among the topics addressed are mechanics, special relativity, electricity and magnetism, quantum chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, symmetry, solid state physics, and electronics. The book also addresses energy and electrical sources, detectors, and algorithms. Moreover, it presents state-of-the-technology instrumentation and techniques needed to conduct successful experiments.

Advanced Physical Chemistry Resource

* Polymer Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

This Comprehensive Reference covers all aspects of polymer science from chemistry/chemical engineering to materials science, biological aspects, applications and fate of polymers in the environment. There are over 250 chapters that cover the following topics: Basic Concepts and Polymer Properties, Polymer Characterization, Chain Polymerization of Vinyl Monomers, Ring-opening polymerization and special polymerization processes, Polycondensation, Macromolecular Architectures and Soft Nano-objects, Nanostructured Polymer Materials and Thin Films, Polymers for Advanced Functional Materials, Polymers in Biology and Medicine, Polymers for a Sustainable Environment and Green Energy.

Handbooks

Comprehensive source of physical property data for polymers commercially available, with experimentally determined and selected data for over 2,500 polymers. The initial content is derived from the Polymer Handbook. The database will be updated quarterly. Search features include the ability to search for polymers matching specific properties or ranges of properties, the ability to create custom tables for all the properties of a specific polymer, and the ability to access the full-text html for references to the primary literature via CrossRef.

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ChemOffice Professional / ChemDraw Professional

Instructions to Download & Install ChemDraw Professional

1. Account Verification: go to http://sitelicense.cambridgesoft.com/sitelicense.cfm?sid=188 and enter Stanford domain email address.

2. Create Account/login to CambridgeSoft website and then view "Services" on middle right side of page.

a. Download software: click on "My Site License"

b. Get Registration Code: click on "My Downloads." (Please contact Grace Baysinger (graceb@stanford.edu) if you do not see a Registration Code.)

3. Copy and paste Registration Code and activate software during installation process.

BrowZine is an app that lets you browse, read and monitor thousands of scholarly journals available from the Stanford University Libraries. It works on these types of devices: all iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches with iOS v7.x+, Android Tablets and Smartphones with OS v4.1+ and Kindle Fire HD Tablets. You can browse titles by subject to easily find journals of interest, create a personal bookshelf of favorite journals, be alerted when a new issue of a journal is published, save articles in your personal library. BrowZine can easily be synced up with Box.com, Mendeley, Zotero, and other services to help keep all of your information together in one place. For installation details, please see this blog post: BrowZine table App Now Available from the Stanford Libraries

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Lab safety

"Find response information for thousands of hazardous materials, including fire and explosion hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, protective clothing, and chemical properties. Use "My Chemicals" to build a list of chemicals. Explore reactivity, see what hazards might occur if chemicals in your MyChemicals collection are mixed together. CAMEO Chemicals contains: A library with thousands of datasheets containing response-related information and recommendations for hazardous materials that are commonly transported, used, or stored in the United States. A reactivity prediction tool, which you can use to predict potential reactive hazards between chemicals. This tool is part of the CAMEO software suite, and it is available as a website, mobile website, and as a downloadable version that you can run on your own computer." - (Publisher's description).

"Provides complete coverage of all commonly used lab equipment, including essential information about its selection, use, cleaning, and maintenance. It includes helpful guidelines and step-by-step procedures for each topic discussed. Since glassware is typically the most prevalent type of lab equipment, much of the book is devoted to the properties and handling of glass apparatus, with additional material on rubber and plastic tubing, corks, stoppers, and O-rings. Readers will also find broad coverage of measurement systems, high- and low-temperature apparatus and techniques, compressed gases, vacuum systems, and other essential subjects." - Publisher's description

"This book is uniquely designed to accompany students throughout their four-year undergraduate education and beyond, progressively teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to learn their science and stay safe while working in any lab. This new principles-based approach treats lab safety as a distinct, essential discipline of chemistry, enabling instructors to instill and sustain a culture of safety among students. As students progress through the text, they’ll learn about laboratory and chemical hazards, about routes of exposure, about ways to manage these hazards, and about handling common laboratory emergencies. Most importantly, they’ll learn that it is very possible to safely use hazardous chemicals in the laboratory by applying safety principles that prevent and minimize exposures." - Publisher's description.

"This book presents the basic techniques of the organic chemistry laboratory with an emphasis on doing the work correctly the first time. New to this edition are discussions on safety in the laboratory with new consideration of the addition of such technology as the iPad, Nook, Kindle, and even text messaging. Updated discussion is added on Microscale; a number of NMR spectra have been added, with basic interpretation and suggestions on presentation of the data; and lastly, presentation of a more modern outline of the instrumentation of HPLC is included." - Publisher's description

"A best seller since 1966, "Purification of Laboratory Chemicals" keeps engineers, scientists, chemists, biochemists and students up to date with the purification of the chemical reagents with which they work, the processes for their purification, and guides readers on critical safety and hazards for the safe handling of chemicals and processes. The Seventh Edition is fully updated and provides expanded coverage of the latest commercially available chemical products and processing techniques, safety and hazards: over 200 pages of coverage of new commercially available chemicals since the previous edition." - (Publisher's description).

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"This on-line work utilizes the full potential of the web by allowing alphanumeric searches through e-EROS and across all Wiley products, and by allowing chemical structure, substructure and reaction searching straight from a chemist's desktop. It contains a database of around 70,000 reactions and around 4000 of the most frequently consulted reagents and is fully searchable by structure and substructure, reagent, reaction type, experimental conditions etc. and allows sophisticated full text searches. e-EROS offers a systematic and exhaustive coverage of reagents used in organic synthesis. The Editorial Board are keeping e-EROS up-to-date by regularly adding new reagents and catalysts, and by updating existing articles whenever felt necessary. The A to Z listing covers classical reagents, new "designer" reagents and catalysts." (Structure Searching)

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New analytical chemistry books at the Swain Library

New biochemistry books at the Swain Library

New catalysis books at the Swain Library

New inorganic chemistry books at the Swain Library

New organic chemistry books at the Swain Library

New physical chemistry books at the Swain Library

New polymer chemistry books at the Swain Library

Journals

Finding Journals

Encyclopedias

Handbooks

Reference

* Analytical Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Databases

Handbooks

* Biochemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

Color atlases from Thieme

* Catalysis

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

* Inorganic Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

* Organic Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

Advanced Organic Chemistry Resources

* Physical Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

Advanced Physical Chemistry Resource

* Polymer Chemistry

Encyclopedias and major reference works

Handbooks

Software

ChemOffice Professional / ChemDraw Professional

Instructions to Download & Install ChemDraw Professional

Step-by-Step Instructions Plus Screenshots on How to Download and Install ChemBioDraw Ultra

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Lab safety

The Safety Song

For advanced users