SciFinder-n® - Webinare und Trainings
SciFinder ist die weltweit größte Datenbank chemischer und pharmazeutischer Informationen. Daneben sind auch Daten aus angrenzenden Gebieten wie Verfahrenstechnik, Werkstoffwissenschaften und Biotechnologie enthalten.
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Von Ende April bis Ende Mai 2025 bietet der Datenbankanbieter CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene Online-Trainings zu unterschiedlichen Themen an. Die Webinare sind für Sie kostenfrei; eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
Webinare
- Avoiding patents? Face your fear with CAS SciFinder®
Wednesday, 30 April | 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 16:00 GST
Learn how to find and understand patents, use prior art and Markush searching, and determine your freedom to operate.
- From drug design to delivery: CAS SciFinder for pharmaceutical sciences
Thursday, 8 May | 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 16:00 GST
Search by pharmacological properties, explore active ingredients, design formulations, and compare bioassays for toxicity and genetic studies.
- Optimise your lab time: CAS SciFinder for synthetic chemistry
Friday, 16 May | 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 16:00 GST
Get better results in less time with advanced reaction searching, retrosynthesis, and substance identification.
- Beyond synthesis: CAS SciFinder for inorganic chemistry
Friday, 23 May | 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 16:00 GST
Explore research on organometallics, oxide compounds, and polymers. Learn how to analyze them using CAS Analytical Methods™.
- Building future innovations: CAS SciFinder for engineering
Friday, 30 May | 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 16:00 GST
Research the latest publications in energy storage, identify substances for efficient batteries, explore properties of superconductors, and design coating formulations.
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Reaction searching and synthesis planning (CAS data and AI)
May 5, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
May 5, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
- Advanced functionalities for a precise definition of your reaction query.
- Computer-aided synthesis design in CAS SciFinder® including experimental and predicted pathways.
- From results to reactions: Organize the retrosynthesis results to return to the lab faster.
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Advanced searching in CAS SciFinder®
May 6, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
May 6, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
- Solve complex questions with Combine Answer Sets.
- Analyze your topic before and after the search with the Keyword Hierarchy and the Knowledge Graph.
- Retrieve additional related publications with the Interactive Citation Map and Similar Earlier Publications (AI).
- Collaborate with your team via shared result lists.
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Medicinal Chemistry Information in CAS SciFinder®
May 7, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
May 7, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. CEST/Berlin Time: Register for this session
- Target (Protein) names and codes
- Stereochemistry, SAR data
- Preview: CAS BioFinder Discovery Platform
Trainings
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Navigating CAS SciFinder
Learn the basic features found on the CAS SciFinder home page and main menu bar. -
CAS SciFinder FAQ
Get answers to commonly asked questions about accessing and using CAS SciFinder. -
Academic Researcher FAQ
Get answers to commonly asked questions with some information specific to the academic environment. -
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
See step-by-step workflows that demonstrate how to perform basic Substance, Reaction, and Reference searches in CAS SciFinder. -
Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
Locate and understand the menus, filters, and buttons found throughout CAS SciFinder to help you use the solution more effectively. -
Setting up an Alert in CAS SciFinder (PDF)
Follow these simple steps to create an Alert in CAS SciFinder and stay on top of the latest scientific developments in your field. -
CAS SciFinder help documentation
Introduction to searching in CAS SciFinder.
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Introduction to structure searching with CAS SciFinder
Perform basic structure searches using a drawn structure. -
Advanced structure searching with CAS SciFinder
Perform more complex structure searches by adding variability to a drawn structure. -
Drawing structures with CAS SciFinder
Draw a basic structure using the CAS Draw tool. -
Searching for substance details with CAS SciFinder
Perform a substance search and effectively navigate the results. -
Filtering substance and structure search results sets with CAS SciFinder
Use filters in structure searches to narrow results achieved through drawn structure fragments. -
Searching references for substances with CAS SciFinder
Find references related to your substances of interest. -
Finding metal-containing substances with CAS SciFinder
Find substances containing metal, including compounds and alloys. -
Searching substances in CAS Chemical Compliance Index™
Research regulatory requirements and keep up with changing regulations. -
CAS SciFinder help documentation
Search substances in CAS SciFinder.
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How to perform a reaction search for known substances with CAS SciFinder
Find reactions using a substance name or CAS Registry Number. -
Reaction searching from drawn schemes with CAS SciFinder
Find reactions using the CAS Draw tool. -
How to filter reaction search results sets with CAS SciFinder®
Use filters to refine your reaction search results more effectively. -
How to perform a retrosynthetic analysis using CAS SciFinder
Make reaction plans with conditions, yields, catalysts, and experimental procedures. -
CAS SciFinder help documentation
Search reactions in CAS SciFinder.
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How to perform a reference search with CAS SciFinder
See basic steps for performing a keyword search. -
Using advanced reference searching capabilities with CAS SciFinder
Refine your reference searches using additional techniques. -
How to filter reference search result sets with CAS SciFinder
Navigate the filter panel to narrow your answer sets. -
How to create and use Projects in CAS SciFinder
Effectively organize and share your search results -
Combining reference searches with structures with CAS SciFinder
Uncover relevant references using a combination of text and structure searching. -
How to perform a reference search by author with CAS SciFinder®
Identify references attributed to a specific author. -
How to perform a reference search by organization with CAS SciFinder
Identify references attributed to a specific organization. -
How to use the Knowledge Graph
See steps for creating and using a Knowledge Graph. -
Using ChemZent® in your research
Navigating ChemZent content in CAS SciFinder (for those with access). -
CAS SciFinder help documentation
Search references in CAS SciFinder.
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How to perform structure-based patent searches
Creating CAS REGISTRY® and Markush searches in CAS SciFinder® -
Assessing the IP Landscape with CAS SciFinder (Webinar)
Access the CAS collection of patent information and search more effectively. -
CAS SciFinder help documentation
Finding Patent Markush structures in CAS SciFinder. -
CAS SciFinder® help documentation
How to use the PatentPak viewer in CAS SciFinder.
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Biology-focused reference searching with CAS SciFinder
Find concepts and utilize filters to analyze and refine sequence searches. -
Performing a BLAST sequence search in CAS SciFinder®
Use BLAST search to identify relevant sequences. -
Advanced BLAST sequence search techniques in CAS SciFinder
Upload multiple sequences to search at one time. -
Performing a CDR sequence search in CAS SciFinder
Use CDR search to identify relevant sequences. -
Performing a Motif sequence search in CAS SciFinder
Use Motif search to identify relevant sequences. -
CAS SciFinder® help documentation
How to search sequences in CAS SciFinder.