Using Reaxys for the Organic Chemistry Lab Literature Searching Assignment
ABOUT REAXYS
Reaxys is a robust chemistry database that could be used to complete most of the organic chemistry lab assignment. It is important to professional chemistry researchers and chemistry lab students and can be very helpful for locating information on substances, articles about any chemistry topic, structures, and reactions.
ACCESS TO REAXYS
Reaxys is available through the NC State University Libraries. Users can create individual accounts within the database interface (not tied to NC State University Unity accounts) to save searches or create alerts.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND SPECTRA
Search for your compound using the Reaxys search box. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance and is the most concise search. Common names often work, but may not be as precise.
In your search results, Physical Data and Spectra should be listed.
Click on Physical Data to see a list of physical properties available for your compound, along with references for the data.
Click on Spectra to obtain a list of references containing spectra for your compound. Click on Full Text to obtain the article. Note that sometimes the spectrum will be found in the supporting information for the article, not in the main text.
HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES
Reaxys includes limited hazardous property information under the Bioactivity or Ecological Data sections. If there is any information available, Reaxys will provide a description and a reference to the source of the information. Explore additional hazardous properties resources as well.
METHOD OF SYNTHESIS/PREPARATION
See the main synthesis page for instructions on using Reaxys to find this information.
LIBRARIAN CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need assistance, use the Libraries' Ask Us service or contact your chemistry librarian: Alexa Carter