Organic Chemistry, Third Edition: Resources

RESOURCES
These links identify news outlets, references, and organizations related to chemistry. There are many more resources available to you through local chemistry societies and department websites.

Chemical and Engineering News
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/
This weekly news magazine published by the American Chemical Society is a great place to find timely articles.

Chemistry and Industry
http://www.chemind.org/CI/index.jsp
From oil pipelines, to chemical company stocks, to the chemistry of movie magic, this dynamic weekly magazine brings chemistry to life.

CAS Science Spotlight
http://www.cas.org/spotlight/
Free access to the most cited, most requested, and most intriguing journal articles.

IUPAC
http://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk/iupac/
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry: A definitive resource for organic and biochemical nomenclature, symbols, and terminology.

WEB-ster's Organic Chem
http://ep.llnl.gov/msds/orgchem/Websters_Org_Chem.html
A Living Document of Internet Resources, Information and Applications

Material Safety Data Sheets
http://www.ilpi.com/msds/
Essential information for any chemist, material safety data sheets can be located through this website.

Chemfinder
http://chemfinder.cambridgesoft.com/
This free database includes: Chemical Structures 2D structures and 3D models; Physical Properties MP, BP, CAS RN, & more; and Hyperlinks to other websites with information about your compound.

NIST Chemistry WebBook
http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/
This site provides thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data compiled by NIST under the Standard Reference Data Program.

International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology (1st Electronic Edition)
http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=735
To access the seven volumes worth of data you must register with Knovel.

This Periodic Table by WebElement is a fun useful source for detailed information on the elements. Typical information includes essential chemical facts, photos, and a brief description of the element's uses.
http://www.webelements.com/M

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
http://www.aiche.org/
AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs throughout the world.

The American Chemical Society
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/home.html
The ACS offers opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests. This key organization is a great starting point to explore all aspects of chemistry.

The Royal Society of Chemistry
http://www.rsc.org/
This organization includes 45,000 members worldwide. The RSC educates, trains, discusses science policy, and promotes chemistry to the public.

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association
http://www.socma.com/
Serving the specialty-batch and custom chemical industry, SOCMA member companies make the products like soaps and plastics that make our standard of living possible.

European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry
http://www.efmc.ch/indexa1.htm
The EFMC promotes the science of medicinal chemistry through cooperation between the member organizations.

American Oil Chemists Society
http://www.aocs.org/
The AOCS is the largest professional international organization related to the science and technology of fats, and oils.