A.D. Allen Chemistry Library

80 St. George Street, Room 480, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6
Phone: (416) 978-3587 Fax: (416) 946-8059

General info

Major databases for chemistry

Reaxys (Beilstein/Gmelin) - Properties of organic and inorganic chemicals: 1800s+

We now have access to Beilstein, Gmelin and the Patent Chemistry databases via a new browser-based application - access from home!
Quick reference guide and alternative drawing plugins
Webinar training calendar
Crossfire vs Reaxys functionality

Journal Citation Reports - includes journal impact factors!
Organic Syntheses - Free online access to the complete series of Organic Syntheses. You need to install the free ChemDraw plugin to do structure searching

Online handbooks/databases of chemical properties and toxicities

Miscellaneous resources

Named Organic Reactions - e-book
ChemDraw Ultra 11.0 - A full chemical drawing package with 1H and 13C NMR and physical properties prediction (annual site licence) - contact Patricia for more info: pmeindl@chem.utoronto.ca
Purification of Laboratory Compounds - Very useful book on how to clean up solvents, etc. Print version also on reserve in the Chemistry Library
Biomaterials and bioengineering resources guide
Chemical engineering resources guide

Contact Patricia Meindl for instruction or further information on any of these products.