Once logged into SciFinder, find Substance Identifier in the left search column and click on it.

The search box will change.Type in the name of your substance in the search box and click Search.

Substance Search Results

You'll see information for one or more substances that match your keyword displayed on the screen. Click on the CAS number to see the entire entry.

In the Chemical Substance entry:

A- is the chemical formula

B- is the structure diagram

C- Is the CAS Number for the Substance.

D- Is a link to get references (articles, patents etc) that are linked with this substance.

If you click on the "Get References" tab at the top of the Substance Entry, you will be asked to limit your results-- we suggest Uses and Properties

Scifinder searches will likely produce a lot of patent material. To limit just to journal articles:

1. In the left menu, click the Refine tab.
2. Under Refine by, choose Document Type.
3. Under Document Type list, choose Journal.
4. Click Refine.