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PubChem Chemical Structure Database

Access: Publicly available resource

Description: PubChem contains the chemical structures of small organic molecules and information on their biological activities. The database may be searched on the basis of descriptive terms, chemical properties, and structural similarity. Contains the following databases:

  • PubChem Substance: Search PubChem/Substance using text, e.g. substance name, keyword, synonym, external ID, formula, SID, etc.
  • PubChem Compound: Search PubChem/Compound using text terms including name, synonym, keyword, external ID, CID, formula, etc.
  • PubChem BioAssay: Search PubChem/BioActivity database using text terms such as cell name, protocol keyword, etc.
  • PubChem Structure Search: Search PubChem/Compound using chemical structure. Structure may be specified using SMILES, MOL file, molecular formula, etc.


Coverage: Various Dates

Subject(s):
Biology, Genetics & Life Sciences
Health, Medicine & Psychology
Publicly Available Resources
Science & Technology

Related DatabasesOn-Site Access Only
Web of Science

Related Links
ChemFinder
Entrez ** http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Database/index.html **
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