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Additional Chemistry Reference Sources |
Limited to University of Arizona students, faculty, staff and library users.
Electronic resource is also available.
Comprehensive coverage of the chemical literature, including patents. Includes searchable chemical structures and reactions. See also: SciFinder Scholar Interactive Training for in-depth guides.
Beilstein / Gmelin (CrossFire)
A database of chemical/physical properties and reaction data. Structure searchable. See also: CrossFire Quick Guides
Broad coverage of peer-reviewed research articles in the sciences.
Organic and organometallic synthetic methods critically evaluated by experts. Structure searchable.
Data on properties of inorganic and organic compounds. Includes substance/property search feature.
ALERT! Users must register for a free CambridgeSoft membership account to use the Merck Index online. A database of over 10,000 significant chemicals, drugs, and biological substances, containing physical property data, safety data, literature references, and structures. The Merck Index also includes Organic Name Reactions, which describes organic chemical reactions which have come to be recognized and referred to by name within the chemistry community.
This full text online series comprises articles and tables of data relevant to crystallographic research and to applications of crystallographic methods in all sciences concerned with the structure and properties of materials.
Additional titles classified under the subjects chemistry nomenclature, organic nomenclature, and inorganic nomenclature
Principles of chemical nomenclature : a guide to IUPAC recommendations
QD7 .L44 1998 Science Library
Compendium of analytical nomenclature : definitive rules 1997 (IUPAC)
QD71.8 .C66 1998 Science Library
Inorganic chemical nomenclature : principles and practice (American Chemical Society)QD149 .B59 1990 Science Ref
Nomenclature of inorganic chemistry : IUPAC recommendations 1990QD149 .N66 1990 Science Ref
A guide to IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds : recommendations 1993
See also Corrections to this volume.
Citation Guides - Also, use RefWorks to store citations and format your bibliographies
ACS [American Chemical Society] style guide : a manual for authors and editors
QD8.5 .A25 1997 Science Ref and Science Library
General Chemistry Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of science and technology
Q 121 .M3 2002 Science Ref / Info Commons Ref
20 volumes plus annual supplements.
Concise Encyclopedia of ChemistryQD4 .A2313 1993 Science Ref
Encyclopedia of chemical processing and designTP9 .E66 Science Ref
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
TP9 .E685 1991 Science Ref
Excellent information source covering preparation, manufacturing processes, properties, etc., of chemical substances.
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of industrial chemistryTP9 .U57 Latest issues in Science Ref / Earlier issues in Science Stacks
DICTIONARIES
Compendium of chemical terminology : IUPAC recommendations. 1997
A Dictionary of named effects and laws in chemistry, physics, and mathematics
QD5 .B32 1980 Science Ref
Hawley's Condensed chemical dictionaryQD5 .C5 2002 Science Ref/ Info Commons Ref
Oxford dictionary of chemistryQD5 .D4985 2000 Science Library
Dictionary of chemistry and chemical technology. German-EnglishQD5 .D54 1984 Science Ref
Dictionary of chemistry and chemical technology. Japanese, English, ChineseQD5 .D57 1989 Science Ref
Dictionary of chemistry. English-Spanish, Spanish-EnglishQD5 .K294 1998 Science Ref
Dictionary of chemistry. Russian-EnglishQD5 .M262 1993 Science Ref
Dictionary of chemistry. English-GermanQD5 .W565 1992 Science Ref
Guides to the Chemical Literature
Additional titles classified under the subject chemical literature
How to find chemical information: a guide for practicing chemists, educators, and students
QD8.5 .M34 1998 Science Ref
Understanding chemical patents : a guide for the inventor
T211 .M39 1991 Science Library
Chemical technicians' ready reference handbook
QD61 .S58 1996 Science Ref
Covers laboratory safety, analytic procedures, and instrumentation techniques.
Lange's Handbook of chemistry
QD65 .H25 1999 Science Ref
A classic reference source covering all areas of chemistry.
QD65 .H3 Latest issues in Science Ref / Earlier issues in Science Stacks
Chemical data, structures; use the index in back.
The Merck index: an encylopedia of chemical and drugsRS51 .M4 1996 Science Ref / Info Commons Ref
Includes factual data and references to key papers (synthesis, isolation, etc.)
See Regulated Chemicals or Commercial Sources for an example of how to search this database for locating chemical suppliers.
Chem sources U.S.A.
TP12 .C44 Science Ref
Chemicalweek buyers' guideTP12 .C58 Latest issues in Science Ref / Earlier issues in Science Stacks
Encyclopedia of Analytical Instrumentation
"This index provides introductions to the most common methods of instrumental analysis."
Encyclopedia of separation science
QD63.S4 E53 2000 Science Ref
10 volumes covering the following major topics: affinity separation, centrifugation, chromatography, crystallisation, distillation, electrophoresis, extraction, flotation, ion exchange, mass spectrometry, membrane-based methodologies and particle size separations.
Handbook of analytical chemistry
QD71 .M37 Science Ref
Mainly tables, useful for analyses.
Encyclopedia of analytical chemistry (Link to Table of Contents)QD71.5 .E52 2000 Science Ref
15 volumes covering three main categories: Applications of Instrumental Methods, Theory and Instrumentation, and General Articles.
Official and standardized methods of analysis (Royal Chemical Society)
QD75.2 .W38 1994 Science Library
Contents: Animal Feedingstuffs; Additives in Animal Feedingstuffs; The Analysis of Cosmetic Products; Essential Oils; Fertilisers; Trace Elements in Fertilisers and Feedingstuffs; Statutory Methods of Analysis for Foodstuffs; Methods of Analysis for Foodstuffs Verified by Collaborative Trial under the Auspices of MAFF; Meat Products and Meat Extracts; The Analysis of Milk and Milk Products; Vitamins; Methods for the Analysis of Pesticide Residues; Methods for the Determination of Occupationally Hazardous Substances; Oils and Fats; Soaps; Treatment of Data and the Application of Statistics to Analytical Chemistry; Analytical Methods for the Determination of (Trace) Metals and Other Elements; Water Analysis; The Analysis of Various Materials; Brewing and Brewing Materials; EEC Food Methods; British Standards; Index.
Analytical instrumentation handbookQD79 .I5 A49 1997 Science Ref
Intended "as a guide for workers in the field of analytical chemistry who may be called on to decide what approach to pursue in solving specific problems. This book provides basic information about the various alternatives." 25 chapters cover various classes of instruments.
Official methods of analysis of the association of official analytical chemistsS587 .A73 1994 Science Ref
Primarily foodstuff analytical methods, but many other substances covered.
(Biophysics Society)
Extensive coverage of topics related to biochemistry.
Oxford dictionary of biochemistry and molecular biology
QD415 .A25 O94 2000 Science Library
Harper's Illustrated BiochemistryQP514 .R5 Science Library
Encyclopedia of computational chemistry
QD39.3 .E46 E53 1998 Science Ref
Reviews in computational chemistryQD39.3 .E46 R49 Science Library
Computational chemistry : reviews of current trendsQD39.3.M3 C66 1996 Science Library
Hazardous Materials and Lab Safety
Additional titles classified under the subjects hazardous substances - handbooks and chemical laboratories - safety measures
Material Safety Data Sheets (From Oklahoma State University's Online Safety Library)
CRC handbook of laboratory safety
QD51 .C73 2000 Science Library
Working safely in the chemistry laboratory (American Chemical Society)QD63.5 .H34 1994 Science Library
Hazardous chemicals desk referenceT55.3.H3 L49 2002 Science Library
Inorganic, Organometallic, and Coordination Chemistry
Comprehensive treatise on inorganic and theoretical chemistry ("Mellor’s") (1922-1937)QD31 .M52 Science Library
Volume 1 / H, O
Volume 2 / F, Cl, Br, I, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs
Volume 3 / Cu, Ag, Au, Ca, Sr, Ba
Volume 4 / Ra and Ac families, Be, Mg, Zn, Cd, Hg
Volume 5 / B, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Sc, Ce, and rare earth metals
Volume 6 / C (part ii), Si, silicates
Volume 7 / Ti, Zr, Hf, Th, Ge, Sn, Pb, inert gases
Volume 8 / N, P
Volume 9 / As, Sb, Bi, V, Cb, Ta
Volume 10 / S, Se
Volume 11 / Te, Cr, Mo, W
Volume 12 / U, Mn, Ma and Re, Fe (part 1)
Volume 13 / Fe (part ii)
Volume 14 / Fe (part iii)
Volume 15 / Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir
Volume 16 / Pt and general subject index
Dictionary of inorganic compoundsQD148 .D53 1992 Science Ref
Encyclopedia of inorganic chemistryQD148 .E53 1994 Science Ref
Inorganic syntheses
QD151 .A1 I5 Science Ref
Inorganic Syntheses began publication in 1933 and serves “to provide all users of inorganic substances with detailed and foolproof procedures for the preparation of timely compounds.” All procedures are critically evaluated by an independent laboratory prior to publication. Includes a cumulative Author, Subject, Formula, and Chemical Abstracts Registry Number Index for the first 30 volumes.
Gmelin handbook of inorganic and organometallic chemistry
QD151 .G52 Science Library
Available online via CrossFire Beilstein / Gmelin.
Comprehensive inorganic chemistry
QD151.2 .C64 Science Ref
Volume 1 / H, Noble gases, Group IA, IIA, IIIB, C, and Si
Volume 2 / Ge, Sn, Pb, Group VB, VIB, VIIB
Volume 3 / Group IB IIB, IIIA, IVA, VA, VIA, VIIA, VIII
Volume 4 / Lanthanides, Transition metal compounds
Volume 5 / Actinides; Master indexComprehensive organometallic chemistry
QD411 .C65 Science Ref
Volume 1-6 / Organometallic chemistry of transition metals and main group elements
Volume 7-8 / The use of organometallics in organic synthesis
Volume 9 / Cumulative indexes
Comprehensive organometallic chemistry II: a review of the literature, 1982-1994QD411 .C652 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Lithium, beryllium, and boron groups
Volume 2 / Silicon group, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth
Volume 3 / Copper and zinc groups
Volume 4 / Scandium, yttrium, lanthanides and actinides, and titanium group
Volume 5 / Vanadium and chromium groups
Volume 6 / Manganese groups
Volume 7 / Iron, ruthenium and osmium
Volume 8 / Cobalt, rhodium, and iridium
Volume 9 / Nickel, palladium, and platinum
Volume 10 / Heteronuclear metal-metal bonds
Volume 11 / Main-group metal organometallics in organic synthesis
Volume 12 / Transition metal organometallics in organic synthesis
Volume 13 / Structure index
Volume 14 / Cumulative indexes
Comprehensive supramolecular chemistryQD411 .C66 1996 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Molecular recognition: receptors for cationic guests
Volume 2 / Molecular recognition: receptors for molecular guests
Volume 3 / Cyclodextrins
Volume 4 / Supramolecular reactivity and transport: bioorganic systems
Volume 5 / Supramolecular reactivity and transport: bioinorganic systems
Volume 6 / Solid-state supramolecular chemistry: crystal engineering
Volume 7 / Solid-state supramolecular chemistry: two- and three-dimensional inorganic networks
Volume 8 / Physical methods in supramolecular chemistry
Volume 9 / Templating, self-assembly, and self-organization
Volume 10 / Supramolecular technology
Volume 11 / Cumulative subject indexDictionary of organometallic compounds
QD411 .D53 1995 Science Ref
Entries include chemical name, formula, formula weight, structure, and a variety of spectroscopic and thermodynamic data. Other information, such as synthesis information and review articles, can be found through the key references listed after each entry.
Synthetic methods of organometallic and inorganic chemistry
QD411 .S96 1996 Science Library
Volume 1 / Literature, laboratory techniques, and common starting materials
Volume 2 / Groups 1, 2, 13, and 14
Volume 3 / Phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth
Volume 4 / Sulfur, selenium, and tellurium
Volume 5 / Copper, silver, gold, zinc, cadmium, and mercury
Volume 6 / Lanthanides and actinides
Volume 7 / Transition metals, part 1
Volume 8 / Transition metals, part 2
Volume 9 / Transition metals, part 3
Volume 10 / Catalysis
Thermochemical and thermodynamic properties of organometallic compoundsQD411.7 .T47 T4713 1998 Science Ref
Comprehensive coordination chemistry : the synthesis, reactions, properties, & applications of coordination compoundsQD474 .C65 1987 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Theory and background
Volume 2 / Ligands
Volume 3 / Main group and early transition elements
Volume 4 / Middle transition elements
Volume 5 / Late transition elements
Volume 6 / Industrial, medical, and synthetic applications
Volume 7 / IndexesComprehensive coordination chemistry II : from biology to nanotechnology
QD474 .C65 2004 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Fundamentals: ligands, complexes, synthesis, purification, and structure
Volume 2 / Fundamentals: physical methods, theoretical analysis, and case studies
Volume 3 / Coordination chemistry of the S, P, and F metals
Volume 4 / Transition metal groups 3-6
Volume 5 / Transition metal groups 7 and 8
Volume 6 / Transition metal groups 9-12
Volume 7 / From the molecular to the nanoscale: synthesis, structure, and properties
Volume 8 / Bio-coordination chemistry
Volume 9 / Applications of coordination chemistry
Volume 10 / Cumulative subject index
Inorganic reactions and methods
QD501 .I623 1986 Science Library
Volume 1-2 / The formation of bonds to hydrogen
Volume 3-4 / The formation of bonds to halogens
Volume 5-6 / The formation of bonds to O, S, Se, Te, Po
Volume 7-8 / The formation of bonds to N, P, As, Sb, Bi
Volume 9-12 / The formation of bonds to C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb
Volume 13 / The formation of bonds to B, AL, GA, In, Tl; LI, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra; Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, Hg
Volume 14 / Formation of bonds to transition and inner-transition metals
Volume 15 / Electron transfer and electrochemical reactions; Photochemical and other energized reactions
Volume 16 / Reactions catalyzed by inorganic compounds
Volume 17 / Oligomerization and polymerization
Organic Chemistry and Natural Products
Beilstein's Handbook of Organic Chemistry is available online via Beilstein CrossFire
Chemistry of functional groups (multivolume set)
Call number varies. Search SABIO to view titles of specific volumes in this series
Encyclopedia of reagents for organic synthesis (8 volumes)
QD77 .E53 1995 Science Ref
Handbook of reagents for organic synthesis
QD77 .H37 1999 Science Library
Volume 1 / Reagents, auxiliaries, and catalysts for C-C bond formation
Volume 2 / Oxidizing and reducing agents
Volume 3 / Acidic and basic reagents
Volume 4 / Activating agents and protecting groupsComprehensive organic chemistry: the synthesis and reactions of organic compounds
QD245 .C65 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Stereochemistry, hydrocarbons, halo compounds, oxygen compounds
Volume 2 / Nitrogen compounds, carboxylic acids, phosphorous compounds
Volume 3 / Sulphur, selenium, silicon, boron, organometallic compounds
Volume 4 / Heterocyclic compounds
Volume 5 / Biological compounds
Volume 6 / Formula, subject, author, reaction, and reagent indexesOrganic reactions (A set of over 50 volumes)
QD251 .O7 Science Ref
From the publisher: "The volumes of Organic Reactions are collections of chapters each devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure, and the selection of experimental techniques. Numerous detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method. Includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration. "
Handbook of data on organic compounds (7 volumes, plus supplements)
QD257.7 .H36 1994 Science Ref
Houben-Weyl Methods of Organic Chemistry (multi-volume set)
QD258 .M44 Science Library
Compendium of organic synthetic methods
QD262 .C53 Science Library
From the publisher: "Provides synthetic chemists with a method for rapid retrieval of information from the literature, listing material by reaction type rather than by author name or publication date. Each updated volume will present the latest synthetic methods for preparation of monofunctional and difunctional compounds. The organization is logical and easy to follow; sections are arranged according to the possible interconversions between the major functional groups."
Comprehensive organic functional group transformationsQD262 .C534 1995 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Synthesis: Carbon with No Attached Heteroatoms
Volume 2 / Synthesis: Carbon with One Heteroatom Attached by a Single Bond
Volume 3 / Synthesis: Carbon with One Heteroatom Attached by a Multiple Bond
Volume 4 / Synthesis: Carbon with Two Heteroatoms, Each Attached by a Single Bond
Volume 5 / Synthesis: Carbon with Two Attached Heteroatoms with at Least One Carbon/to/Heteroatom Multiple Link
Volume 6 / Synthesis: Carbon with Three or Four Attached Heteroatoms
Volume 7 / Index
Comprehensive organic synthesis : selectivity, strategy, and efficiency in modern organic chemistryQD262 .C535 1991 Science Ref
Fieser and Fieser's Reagents for organic synthesis (1967-present)QD262 .F5 Science Ref
From the publisher: "The well respected and ever popular Fieser and Fieser series on reagents for organic synthesis provides concise descriptions, good structural formulas and selected examples of applications—providing references to new reagents as well as to reagents included in previous volumes. Thousands of entries abstract the most important information on commonly used and new reagents, including preparation, uses, sources of supply, critical comments, references and more. The reagents are considered in alphabetical order by common usage names. "
Comprehensive organic transformations : a guide to functional group preparationsQD262 .L355 1999 Science Ref
Organic synthesesQD262 .O7 Science Library (Individual volumes)
QD262 O722 Science Ref (Collective volumes)
From the publisher: "[Organic syntheses] compiles independently checked selected procedures and new reactions which, if carefully followed, permit the advanced research student or professional chemist skilled in the field to prepare compounds of research utility."
Available online at http://www.orgsyn.org/ (Requires ChemDraw plugin)
Science of synthesis (Houben-Weyl methods of molecular transformations)QD262 .S35 Science Ref
Irregularly published. A total of 48 volumes are scheduled for publication by 2007.
Comprehensive heterocyclic chemistry : the structure, reactions, synthesis and uses of heterocyclic compoundsQD400 .C65 1984 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Nomenclature, review literature, biological aspects, industrial uses, less-common heterocycles
Volume 2 / Six-membered rings with one nitrogen atom
Volume 3 / Six-membered rings with oxygen, sulfur or two or more nitrogen atoms
Volume 4 / Five-membered rings with one oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen atom
Volume 5 / Five-membered rings with two or more nitrogen atoms
Volume 6 / Five-membered rings with two or more oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atoms
Volume 7 / Small and large rings
Volume 8 / Index
Comprehensive heterocyclic chemistry II : a review of the literature 1982-1995QD400 .C65 1996 Science Ref
Volume 1A / Three-membered rings, with all fused systems containing three-membered rings
Volume 1B / Four-membered rings, with all fused systems containing four-membered rings
Volume 2 / Five-membered rings with one heteroatom and fused carbocyclic derivatives
Volume 3 / Five-membered rings with two heteroatoms and fused carbocyclic derivatives
Volume 4 / Five-membered rings with more than two heteroatoms and fused carbocyclic derivataives
Volume 5 / Six-membered rings with one heteroatom and fused carbocyclic derivatives
Volume 6 / Six-membered rings with two or more heteroatoms and fused carbocyclic derivatives
Volume 7 / Fused five- and six-membered rings without ring junction heteroatoms
Volume 8 / Fused five- and six-membered rings with ring junction heteroatoms
Volume 9 / Seven-membered and larger rings and fused derivatives
Volume 10 / Author and ring indexes
Volume 11 / Subject index
Dictionary of natural productsQD415 .A25 D53 1994 Science Ref
Entries include chemical name, formula, formula weight, structure, and a variety of spectroscopic and thermodynamic data. Other information, such as synthesis information and review articles, can be found through the key references listed after each entry.
Comprehensive natural products chemistryQD415 .C63 1999 Science Ref
Volume 1 / Polyketides and other secondary metabolites including fatty acids and their derivatives
Volume 2 / Isoprenoids including carotenoids and steroids
Volume 3 / Carbohydrates and their derivatives including tannins, cellulose, and related lignins
Volume 4 / Amino acids, peptides, porphyrins, and alkaloids
Volume 5 / Enzymes, enzyme mechanics, proteins, and aspects of NO chemistry
Volume 6 / Prebiotic chemistry, molecule fossils, nucleosides, and RNA
Volume 7 / DNA and aspects of molecular biology
Volume 8 / Miscellaneous natural products including marine natural products, pheromones, plant hormones, and aspects of ecology
Comprehensive asymmetric catalysisQD505 .C65 1999 Science Library
The Porphyrin handbookQP671 .P6 P668 Science Ref
Physical and Chemical Property Data
GUIDE TO PROPERTY HANDBOOKS
Thermodex - from the University of Texas at Austin Chemistry Library.
"ThermoDex contains records for printed and web-based compilations of thermochemical and thermophysical data for chemical compounds and other substances. You can select one or more compound types and link them to one or more property terms, and ThermoDex will return a list of handbooks that might contain this data." Note: If you find a resource using Thermodex, use SABIO to determine if it is available at the University of Arizona Library.
GENERAL PROPERTY HANDBOOKS / DATABASES
Suggested starting points:
The Aldrich Chemical Catalog has property information and links to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
ChemFinder is a great online resource for chemical properties (registration required after 5 searches).
QD65 .H3 Latest issues in Science Ref / Earlier issues in Science Stacks
Merck IndexRS51 .M4 Science Ref
Other resources:
A source of extensive physical and chemical property data for organic and inorganic substances but isn't as user friendly as the resources above.
Comprehensive coverage of the chemical literature, including patents. Includes searchable chemical structures and reactions. See also: SciFinder Scholar Interactive Training for in-depth guides.
International critical tables of numerical data, physics, chemistry, and technology
NIST Chemistry WebBook provides users with easy access to chemical and physical property data.
NIST- JANAF thermochemical tables. 1998. 2 Vols.
QD511 .N57 1998 Science Ref & Science Library
Recommended temperature-dependent values are provided for chemical thermodynamic properties of inorganic substances and for organic substances containing only one or two carbon atoms.
Thermochemical data of elements and compounds, 2nd editionQD511.8 .B56 2002 Science Ref
Chemical properties handbookTP200 Y35 1999 Science Library
Covers organic and inorganic chemicals
Encyclopedia of chemical physics and physical chemistry. 3 Vols.
QD451 .E539 2001 Science Ref
Polymer handbooks owned by the Library
Desk reference of functional polymers : syntheses and applicationsQD281 .P6 D47 1997 Science Ref
Covers general synthetic methods, radiation effects and applications, optoelectronic properties and applications, chemical and physicochemical applications, and biomedical applications.
Comprehensive polymer scienceQD381 .C66 1988 Science Ref
Elsevier's dictionary of plastics and polymersTA455.P58 Z45 2002 Science Library
In English, German, French, Spanish, and Russian.