Structure Searching

These databases let you search for a substance by its structure and substructure. This guide is still being developed! Suggestions?

If you've never searched this way, but it sounds like what you need to do, the Chemistry Library staff is happy to help. Ask in person, email us or give us a call at 812-855-9452. Also try the Ask a Librarian feature, accessible from any IUB library web page.

• Cambridge Structural Database
  ◊ FAQs
• ChemSpider
  ◊ Help
• eMolecules
  ◊ Help
• Merck Index ChemFinder
  ◊ User Help Guide
• PubChem
  ◊ Help

These databases also allow you to search by chemical reaction:

• NIST Chemistry WebBook
  ◊ Directions on site!
• Reaxys
  ◊ Quick Reference Guide
• SciFinder
  ◊ Tutorials and Training