SciFinderSciFinder requires users to create an account before searching.
SciFinder covers not only traditional areas of chemistry, but also related aspects in astronomy, physics, biology, mathematics, etc.
SciFinder has seven components, each relating to a different type of chemical information. "CAS Content at a Glance" (http://www.cas.org/content/at-a-glance) provides details.
SciFinder is an excellent source for new research. It publishes author and abstract information within 8 days of receiving new articles.
SciFinder is not 100% full-text. Researchers will be linked to the Periodical Directory (http://ud8jn6tu6b.search.serialssolutions.com/) to see if another Salem State database contains the journal containing the article he/she would like to read.