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PSCB90 Physical Sciences Research Experience

Welcome to the research guide for PSCB90. This guide will help you become familiar with relevant research tips & resources for your project.

Accessing SciFinder-n

SciFinder-n, produced by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), is the most comprehensive source for chemical literature. Search by topic, author, substances by name or CAS Registry Number, OR use the editor to draw chemical structures, substructures, or reactions.

Authorized users: University of Toronto students, faculty and staff. Commercial use is prohibited.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

  • You must register using your University of Toronto email address.
  • All registrations must be completed on campus or by using UTORvpn off-campus. 
  • For technical assistance with the UTORvpn, please contact the IITS Student Helpdesk. If you have any other difficulties, please contact your Liaison Librarian.

Using ChemDraw to search in SciFinder-n

To set up your ChemDraw to connect to SciFinder-n at U of T, select your structure and open up the search by going to Add-ins > Search SciFinder-n from the menu along the top of your screen. Before running your search, click Proxy Settings and enter the following link in the box that appears:
https://myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/login?url=https://scifinder-n.cas.org

Your ChemDraw software is now set up to connect to our SciFinder-n license at U of T! You will be asked to log in with your UTORid and password and enter your SciFinder-n credentials before proceeding to your search results in SciFinder.

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