Chemistry
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Contents
Chemical substances can appear under a variety of names in the sources you will be using. Listed
below are strategies for chemical name searching, followed by selected sources in which they can
be applied.
CHEMICAL NOMENCLATURE AIDS IN THE IU CHEMISTRY LIBRARY
I. GENERAL
Compendium of Chemical Terminology: IUPAC
Recommendations.Boston: Blackwell Scientific, 1987.
Temp Control #: FJS7998 CHEM
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Handbook, common
names (name and number sections). Columbus, Ohio: American Chemical Society. Sref 2
ZQD1 C421 MED
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Handbook, number
section. Columbus, Ohio: American Chemical Society. Ref 1 ZQD1 C422 MED
Cahn, R.S. Introduction to Chemical Nomenclature. 5th ed. Boston:
Butterworths, 1979. QD7 C25 1979 KSL
Lees, R. and A.F. Smith, eds. Chemical Nomenclature
Usage. New York: Halsted Press, 1983. QD7 C444 1983 KSL
Chemical Abstracts Service. The Naming and Indexing of
Chemical Compounds from Chemical Abstracts. Columbus,
Ohio: 1962. [The current version is found in the Chemical Abstracts Index
Guide as appendix IV,].
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Cincinnati: NIOSH. Many common and brand names included. Latest ed. (NOTE:
Supplemented by quarterly microfiche additions--"RTECS Quarterly"). Ref 17 RA1215 +R43
MED and HE 20.7112/3 MUDD
International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for Pharmaceutical Substances. Vol.
8. Geneve: World Health Organization, 1992. REF RS55 W6 EPH
Cross-reference Index of Hazardous Chemicals, Synonyms,
and CAS Registry Numbers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1990. Ref 17 T55.3 H3
+C76 1990 MED
Gardner's Chemical Synonyms and Trade Names. 9th ed. Brookfield, VT:
Gower Technical Press, 1987.Ref 17 TP9 G286 1987 MED
II. ANALYTICAL
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Guide to Trivial Names, Trade
Names and Synonyms for Substances used in Analytical Nomenclature. New York:
Pergamon Press, 1968. 450 I5 1968C CHEM
- Freiser, Henry and George H. Nancollas. Compendium of
Analytical Nomenclature: Definitive Rules 1987. 2nd ed. Oxford; London: Blackwell
Scientific, 1987. QD75.3 +C65 1978 KSL
III. BIOCHEMISTRY
- Jeffrey, Charles. Biological Nomenclature. 2nd ed. NewYork: Crane, Russak &
Co., 1977. QH83 J43 1977 KSL 2c. and Latest edition Ref QH83 J43 1989
- Specifications and Criteria for Biochemical Compounds. 3rd ed. Washington,
D.C.: National Academy of Sciences, 1972. Supplement: Biogenic Amines and Related
Compounds. Washington, D.C.: NAS, 1977. QD415.7 +N37 1972 KSL
- Enzyme Nomenclature 1992. and QP601 I54 1992) KSL San Diego: Academic
Press, 1992 Ref 21 QP601 I56 1992 MED
- Marler, E.E.J. Pharmacological and Chemical Synonyms. 8th ed. New York:
Elsevier, 1985.S Ref 17 RS51 M3 1985 MED
- The Merck Index. 11th ed. Rahway, N.J.: Merck & Co., 1989 RS356 M47
SML and RS356 M4 KSL and Ref 17 RS 356 M5 MED
- USAN and the USP Dictionary of Drug Names. Rockville, MD: United States
Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., 1975 Ref 17 RS91 U65 MED
- American Drug Index. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co. (Latest Edition) Ref 17
RS355 A54 MED
- Agricultural Terms (as used in the Bibliography of Agriculature). 2nd ed.
Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1978
Z695.1 A4 T54 1978 FESL and SML and KSL
IV. INORGANIC
- Block, B. Peter. Inorganic Chemical Nomenclature:
Principles and Practice. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society, 1990 QD149
+B59 1990 CHEM
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. How to Name an Inorganic
Substance. New York: PergamonPress, 1977. (NOTE: A guide to the following work).
450 I5 1968C CHEM
- Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry. 2nd ed. London: Butterworths, 1971.
(IUPAC Definitive Rules 1970) QD149 I57 1971 KSL
Year not available
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Commission on the Nomenclature of
Inorganic Chemistry. Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry: Recommendations
1990. Boston: Blackwell Scientific, 1990.
- Lindgren, Walter E. Inorganic Nomenclature: A
Programmed Approach. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1980.QD149 L56 1980
KSL
V. ORGANIC
- Fletcher, J.H., O.C. Dermer, and R.B. Fox. Nomenclature
of Organic Compounds. Washington, D.C.: American
Chemical Society, 1974. (Advances in Chemistry series, no. 126). QD1 A3 126 KSL
- Orchin, Milton. Vocabulary of Organic Chemistry. New York: Wiley, 1980.
QD291 C55 1980 KSL
- Fresenius, Philipp. Organic Chemical Nomenclature. New York: Halsted Press,
1989. Temp. Control #: FJS7345 KSL
- Giese, Friedo. Beilstein's Index: Trivial Names in Systematic Nomenclature of Organic
Chemistry. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1986. QD291 G53 1986 CHEM
- Riguady, J. Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry.
Elmsford, N.Y.: Pergamon Press, 1979 (IUPAC). QD291 I57 1979 KSL
- Musker, W. Kenneth. Organic Nomenclature [slide]. Washington, D.C.:
American Chemical Society, 1982. QD291 T72 1980 KSL
- Nickon, Alex. Organic Chemistry, the Name Game: Modern
Coined Terms and their Origins. (QD291 N53 1987 KSL ) New York: Pergamon
Press, 1987.
- Traynham, James C. Organic Nomenclature: A Programmed
Instruction. 2rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1980.
QD291 T72 1980 KSL
- Polynuclear Aromatic hydrocarbons Nomenclature
Guide. 1st ed. Columbus: Batelle Press, 1990. Temp. Control #: FJT 1291 KSL
Year not on ORBIS
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
Commission on Macromolecular Nomenclature. Compendium of
Macromolecular Nomenclature. Boston: Blackwell
Scientific Publications, 1991.
- Marler, E.E.J. Pharmacological and Chemical Synonyms: A Collection of Names of
Drugs, Pesticides and Other Compounds Drawn from the Medical Literature of the World.
8th ed. New York: Elsevier, 1985. S Ref 17 RS51 M3 1985 MED
- Negwer, M. Organic Chemical Drugs and Their Synonyms.
5th rev. ed. New York: Verlag Chemie International,
1978. S Ref 17 RS154 N43 1978 MED
VI. PHYSICAL
- Quantities, Units, and Symbols in Physical Chemistry.
Boston: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1988. Temp. Control #: FJT1294 KSL
The following lessons are available in the Chemistry Resources
Center (046) on the computers with Introductory Chemistry:
Inorganic Nomenclature (salts, acids, bases, etc.)
Alkane Nomenclature
Alkyne Nomenclature
Nomenclature of Arenes
Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids
Alkene Nomenclature
All Introductory Chemistry
Follow these instructions to access the lessons:
For course name type: ChemLib
For your name type: student
Common Names Indexes
You will often start with a popular or commercial name of a substance. When using these indexes,
be prepared to try other synonyms to locate a particular substance.
- Hawley, Condensed Chemical Dictionary (MED Ref 24 CD5 C55 1981). Entries
for chemicals include properties, derivations, uses and hazards.
- The Merck Index (KSL RS356 M4 1976). Arranged by Common name; index for
Molecular Formula [MF], Chemical Abstracts [CA] name. References to: MF, CA registry
number [RN], Primary literature.
- Aldrich Catalog of Fine Chemicals . Arranged by common name; MF index.
References to: MF, RN, Beilstein, Merck, and spectral data.
- Dictionary of Organic Compounds (DOC), with supplements Previously known as
Heilborn's, DOC indexes by synonym, MF, RN. References to: CA name, MF, RN, Primary
literature. QD251 +D53 1982 KSL
- Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds (HODOC). 1994. Physical and
spectral data on over 26,000 compounds. Entries include synonyms, RN and Beilstein numbes,
MF, structures. Common name index. QD257.7 C73 1994 KSL
- Chemical Abstracts (CA) Index Guide.. Provides cross references to correct CA
substance name. 1 C35 CHEM and S Ref 2 ZQD1 C42 MED and QD1 C44 KSL
Systematic Nomenclatures
These systems establish standard names for substances, usually beginning with the constituent
element of a compound.
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (---KSL QD65 H3) Substances by
IUPAC Name [Intn'tl Union of Pure and Applied Chemists]; separate indexes for organic and
inorganic compounds. Cross-References: MF, Beilstein. QD65 H35 CCL, SML, EASL, CHEM,
and GEO
- Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (KSL, CHEM, EASL, SML TP151 H35).
Substances by Lange Naming Rules only; separate organic and inorganic indexes. References to
MF, RN, Beilstein.
Not in ORBIS
- CA Substance Index ( )
Molecular Formula Indexes (MF)
If you already have a molecular formula, it will provide a cross Reference to systematic or
preferred names in many indexes. Remember to convert your MF to Hill order. Aldrich, DOC,
Merck, CA Molecular Formulae Index. CA Registry Number (RN): Chemical Abs
tracts registers and assigns a unique number to all reported substances. RN's can be searched for a
cross-reference to systematic or preferred common names; in the online version of CA, RN's are
the only means of doing comprehensive substance searching. C
A Registry Guide, Merck.
The following sources can be used to locate physical constants, reference tables, spectral data,
and pharmaceutical applications.
Physical Constants
Most of the sources mentioned above under chemical name searching contain physical constants
(molecular weight, boiling and melting points, color, density, and solubility). Note that CRC and
Lange have separate indexes for organic and inorganic substances
.
- Aldrich Catalog of Fine Chemicals (Cabot REF TP158.A53; Chemistry).
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (CCL, SML, and EASL, CHEM, and
GEO QD65 H35---KSL QD65 H3)
- Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (CHEM, EASL, SML and KSL TP151 H35).
- Hawley, Condensed Chemical Dictionary (KSL QD5 C6 1993)
- Heilborn, Dictionary of Organic Compounds (KSL QD251 +D53 1982 Suppl).
- The Merck Index (CCL, SML, CHEM, and FESL RS356 M47 and KSL RS356
M4).
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Some data, such as reaction rates and solubilities, are not constant, but depend upon variable
factors; to determine rates for a particular substance, you may need to apply standard calculations,
which allow you to compute results. To find appropriate for
mulae, check the table of contents or the index under the name of the calculation in one of the
following:
- CRC Handbook of Physics and Chemistry (CCL, SML, and EASL, CHEM, and
GEO QD65 H35---KSL QD65 H3)
- Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (TP151 H35 CHEM, EASL, SML, KSL)
- Landolt Bornstein (QC61 +L342 1961).
Every chemical substance emits a unique spectrum when it absorbs energy. This "fingerprint" can
be used for identification of compounds and for determining their structure.
- Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds [HODOC] (QD257.7 C73 1994
KSL). CRC's HODOC provides physical and spectral data on over 26,000 compounds, including
references to MR, IR, and UV spectra. Entries include synonyms, RN and Beilstein numbes, MF,
structures. Common name index.
- [CRC] Atlas of Spectral Data and Physical Constants for Organic Compounds
(KSL QD291 +C18 1973 and CHEM QD291 +G73). Lists infrared, ultraviolet, NMR, Raman,
Coblentz and mass spectral data. Also a source for physical constants and chemical
structures. Search by common name, MF, or RN.
- Aldrich Library of Infrared Spectra (Ref 18 QC457 +P68 1981) Lists spectral data
on over 12,000 organic compounds.
Not in ORBIS
- Sadtler Guide to NMR Spectra (1972) ().
Information about medical applications, dosage, toxic effect or drug interactions of substances
can be found in the following.
- The Merck Index (CCL, SML, CHEM, and FESL RS356 M47 and KSL RS356
M4).
- Physicians' Desk Reference (KSL RS75 P49 and EPH Ref RS75 P56).
- U.S. Pharmacopeia National Formulary (Cabot REF RS141.2.U48).
Information on the synthesis and primary literature of a substance can be searched in the following
ways:
- Dictionary of Organic Compounds (
QD251 +D53 1982 KSL). Provides primary literature references, names, formulae, and
properties of compounds.
- Dictionary of Inorganic Compunds (QD148 +D58 1992 KSL). Provides primary
literature references, names, formulae, and properties of compounds.
- CA Subject/Substance Indexes (Cabot PER 2970; Chemistry). First find CA name
in the Substance Index (prior to 1972, use CA Subject Index); the unmodified entry immediately
following the RN will contain the report on the synthesis and
characteristics.
See also handbook references to primary articles on compounds in CRC, Lange, and Merck.
Treatises
Treatises contain encyclopedic data on the discovery and characteristics of many compounds.
CRC, Lange, and Aldrich provide references to Beilstein entries for most substances. Note that
the text of both Beilstein and Gmelin is in German, and that their i
ndexing formats are somewhat complex (guides can be found in the same section of the reference
stacks as the parent volume).
- Beilsteins Handbuch der Organischen Chemie (); for help in using Beilstein, see
The Beilstein Guide (151B413 CHEM).
- Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry (QD151.2 C65 CHEM)
- Gmelin's Handbook for Inorganic Chemistry (Not available at Harvard; MIT,
Hayden Library).
Basic Literature Searches: review articles and basic papers can be found by consulting the
Academic Index (on HOLLIS), General Science Index or the Applied Science & Technology
Index. See the Index to Scientific Reviews for review articles. All are locate
d in Cabot Reference, alphabetical by title.
- Chemical Abstracts C44(CHEM 1 C35, MED S Ref 2 ZQD1 C42, KSL QD1).
The primary resource for the chemical periodical literature is Chemical Abstracts. Entries in the
various indexes listed below will refer you to the appropriate abstract.
- -For papers by a particular chemist: consult the Author index.
- synthesis, characteristics, and applications of substances: see the Substance Index.
- general topics and classes of compounds: see the Subject index.
- find the IUPAC name: if searching from a common name, see the Index Guide; (the
Molecular Formulae and Registry Indexes also provide cross-references to IUPAC names).
- more detailed information on using CA, see The Use of Chemical Abstracts, (Cabot Ref
QD1.C25).
- Chemical Abstracts Online: Cabot has access to CA in database format via STN,
an online commercial search service (at cost). There is an academic discount for CA users after
5:00 pm. For use, consult Cabot's reference staff.
Alerting Services
Used to find current papers not yet listed in the printed sources above.
- Current Contents: Physical, Chemical, & Earth Sciences (Ref 2 ZQ180 C87
MED). Lists tables of contents of over 760 journals. Searchable by author or subject. Weekly.
- Chemical Titles (Chemistry, Countway)
- over 700 journals by author and keyword. Biweekly.
Background Information and Chemical Concepts
The following sources provide information on chemical concepts, methods and applications.
Encyclopedias/Dictionaries
Reflect standard learning on topics treated and include bibliographies.
- Van Nostrand Reinhold Encyclopedia of Chemistry (QD5 +E58 1984).
- Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (TP9 E685X EASL).
- Glossary of Chemical Terms, Hampel & Hawley (Ref QD H3419 1984).
Guides to the Chemical Literature
These guides provide further information to the above-mentioned sources, suggest strategies for
chemical research, and suggest ways of keeping current with the literature.
- Information Sources in Chemistry, Bottle, et al ().
- How to Find Chemical Information, Maizell (QD8.5 M34 CHEM).
- Chemical Publications, Mellon (Z5521 M52 1965 SML).