This user manual explains how to register, access databases, and use the SciFinder research platform provided by the American Chemical Society.
SciFinder® is a research platform from the American Chemical Society (ACS) and its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) that provides access to the world’s largest collection of chemical and related scientific information, covering literature, patents, substances, reactions, and more across multiple disciplines.
The guide covers registration requirements, how to log in, database access, the PatentPak workflow, usage tips such as automatic disconnection after 20 minutes of inactivity, and where to report problems or find FAQs. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported Databases | CAplusSM, CAS REGISTRYSM, CASREACT®, MARPAT®, CHEMLIST®, CHEMCATS®, MEDLINE® |
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Use your school email address to register; an activation link will be sent to that email, and clicking the link completes registration.
The system will automatically disconnect you from the server after 20 minutes of inactivity.
Send a problem report to [email protected] or contact your library.