SciFinder Scholar 3.0 User Manual

About this manual

This manual describes the main functions of SciFinder Scholar 3.0, including the Explore by Chemical Structure, Substructure, and Reaction modules. It shows how to draw structures, perform exact and substructure searches, refine results, and keep reactions and references of interest.

Additional sections cover importing and exporting structure queries, display format and sort order options, and accessing full‑text documents and commercial sources. System requirements and required software such as Windows and Acrobat Reader are also listed.

What's inside

• Explore by Chemical Structure
• Explore by Substructure
• Explore by Reaction
• Importing and Exporting Structure Queries
• Display Format and Sort Order
• Reference Management
• Index

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I perform an exact structure search?

Select the ‘Performing an Exact Structure Search’ option from the Explore by Chemical Structure menu.

How can I import and export structure queries?

Use the ‘Importing and Exporting Structure Queries’ function available in the menu.

How do I access full‑text documents?

Choose the ‘Accessing Full‑Text Document’ command to open full‑text articles.