SciFinder-N replaces SciFinder on July 31

The “classic” version of the chemistry database SciFinder will be retired on July 31, the UC Davis Library announced. After that date, SciFinder-n (or SciFinderⁿ) will be the only version available.

When the SciFinder-n interface launched in 2020, the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society) halted further development on the old interface to focus on continual updates and enhancements to SciFinder-n features and functionality.

Here’s a quick overview of SciFinder-n and what this change means for you:

• If you are already using SciFinder-n, you don’t need to do anything.
• If you are still using SciFinder classic, it is time to start using SciFinder-n.
• You do not need to register for a new SciFinder account; your account credentials will work with both interfaces. Any bookmarks will automatically redirect to scifinder-n.cas.org. 
• If you have saved answer sets and search alerts, you will need to migrate them into SciFinder-n before July 31.
• If you are new to SciFinder (either version) and want to use it, you will need to register for an account using your UC Davis email address. Start at the UC SciFinder registration site to begin.
• From off-campus, first login to the VPN to access registration page.
• SciFinder-n is restricted to current UC faculty, students, and staff.

To learn more about SciFinder-n, see the CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) training tutorials and webinars.