On our Database page we've listed some databases that are particularly helpful for Chemistry majors - including PubMed and PLOS. You'll notice that on top we have "best bet" databases for you - try these first. You'll see some of these pulled out for you at the bottom of this box.
We also have databases arranged by other subjects and categories you may want to check out:
On the other tabs in this box, you'll find additional resources to help you locate materials both in the physical library and online.
SciFinder-n covers the literature of chemistry, including biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, pharmacology and more. This database provides online access to CA (Chemical Abstracts) PLUS, the CAS Substance database, the CASReact database, Chemlist, Chemcats and Medline. For more information visit Explore in SciFinder
Steps to Use SciFinder-n
1. Register for a SciFinder-n Account
2. Click on the ScifFinder-n Link and use the credentials you just created to log in.
SciFinder-n Account Registration
PLEASE NOTE: You must use the link for SciFinder-n below or on the Kemp Library Website to access ESU's subscription to SciFinder-n.
Use this link to sign into SciFinder-n after you have registered for an account and have created your own log in credentials.
Kemp Library maintains subscriptions to a number of journals related to the study of chemistry. You can search for journals and journal articles through both the Primo Library Catalog and the A-Z Databases page. Below are direct links to some of the journals you might find especially useful for your research:
In addition to subscription journals, many high-quality open access journals in the field are freely available online. A good sources for finding open access journals and articles is the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). You can search by your topic in DOAJ.
If you notice your results all have similar call numbers, browse the section to see if any of our other books might help you. All the Chemistry and Biology books are on the second floor (top floor).
The Society's mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes.
SETAC's mission is to support the development of principles and practices for protection, enhancement and management of sustainable environmental quality and ecosystem integrity.
Compound Interest is a site that aims to take a closer look at the chemical compounds we come across on a day-to-day basis, explaining them with easy-to-understand graphics created by Andy Brunning, a UK chemistry educator.
Provides access to basic physical and historical information about the elements including point, density, element history, and crustal and oceanic abundance.
Resource provides thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data compiled by NIST under the Standard Reference Data Program.
Available from the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Visual Elements Periodic Table provides interactive access to data on the elements; patterns in the periodic table; atomic orbitals; alchemical symbols; downloadable movies, screensavers and soundtracks; e-postcards; and wallcharts, jigsaws and CDs for purchase.
Open access repository run by Elsevier's Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is an open access database of 3D structure information for large biological molecules, like proteins, DNA, and RNA.
The Worldwide Protein Data Bank provides open access resources including data dictionaries for various small and large molecule types, structural validation and deposition, and a variety of other information about biological molecules collected by its member organizations.
RCSB PDB is a member organization of wwPDB.
The Nucleic Acid Database provides open resources related to the structures and sequences of DNA and RNA molecules.
Open-access database for 3D Electron Microscopy structural data of molecules, particularly biologically relevant molecules like proteins, DNA, RNA.