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Getting the Most Out of SciFinder

A guide for using SciFinder

The CAS SciFinder logo

Exploring Reactions

Refining the Results

  • If you want to edit the results of your search, you can adjust the original CAS Drawing by selecting "Edit" in the search bar.
  • A reaction search result page in SciFinder-n with the "Edit" box outlined in red.
  • There are a number of different filters you can apply to your reaction search, including searching for the substance "As Drawn" or as a substructure.
  • A screenshot of the filters for As Drawn and Substructure in SciFinder-n's reaction search results.
  • Furthermore, you can filter based on the yield and the number of steps for the reaction, amongst other filters.
  • Filters in the reaction results for SciFinder-n, including yield and number of steps.
  • You can also use individual results to conduct more refined reaction searches. To do this, click on the three dots on at the top right of a result, and then select "Send to Structure Editor."
  • A reaction result in SciFinder-n with the option to send the result to the Structure Editor higlighted.
  • A CAS Draw window the the reaction from the previous image sent to its drawing table.
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