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Beilstein CrossFire

Special Note

UB patrons can access Beilstein CrossFire from any Cybrary computer or the two librarian-assisted computers at the UGL/SEL reference desk (1st Floor, Capen Hall). Before you can search Beilstein CrossFire on your office or home computer, you MUST download special Beilstein CrossFire search software. If you use a Cable modem, DSL, or other non-UB Internet service provider from an off-campus computer, you MUST also install VPN for Windows or Mac from the CIT website.

Login Instructions

To download the special Beilstein CrossFire search software, you must be a current authorized University at Buffalo faculty, student or staff member and have a UBITName and password.

Please read the instructions closely. When prompted, in the "User Name:" field enter AD\ and your UBITname. (IMPORTANT NOTE: You must include AD\ or it will not let you proceeed). In the "Password:" field enter your UBIT password.

Description

Beilstein CrossFire contains information on over 9 million organic and natural product chemical compounds compiled from nearly 2 million literature and patent references:

· Physical, pharmacological, & ecological property data
· Spectra literature references
· Organic reactions with structures (9 million+)

Beilstein CrossFire can be searched by names, registry numbers, chemical structures or substructures, reaction diagrams, and physical property ranges.

Searching Tips

· Finding Properties & Spectra for Specific Compounds - Version 7 (PDF)
· Finding Properties & Spectra for Specific Compounds - Version 6 (PDF)
· Searching Beilstein CrossFire: A Brief Guide (PDF)
· CrossFire Beilstein Installation, Instructional, & Technical Support
· MDL CrossFire Commander Version 7 Quick User Guide (PDF)

Dates Covered

1771-1979 (Comprehensive coverage of organic journal & patent literature)
1980+ (80 to 220 core organic journals covered)

Print Counterpart

Beilsteins Handbuch der organischen Chemie
(Beilstein Handbook of Organic Chemistry)
In Storage: CALL NUMBER: QD 251 .B4

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Access Notes

Before you can search Beilstein CrossFire on your office or home computer, you MUST download special Beilstein CrossFire search software. If you use a Cable modem, DSL, or other non-UB Internet service provider from an off-campus computer, you MUST also install VPN for Windows or Mac from the CIT website.