Dictionary of natural products
Dictionary of natural products is a comprehensive database of 170,000 natural products. The data provided includes names and synonyms, formulae, chemical structures, CAS Registry Numbers, extensive source data, uses and applications, physical state, melting point, boiling point, pKa, and key literature citations. In addition, a comprehensive type of compound classification scheme brings together compounds that are biogenetically related. This information is searchable by text or by substructure.
The latest web version of the Dictionary of natural products was released in February 2010. New features include:
- Updated data on the most recently isolated natural products
- An upgraded structure searching applet from ChemAxon which provides full compatibility with Mac OSX.
Browser plug-in
A free browser plug-in is available that allows you to draw and upload graphical structure queries. You can download the plug-in by connecting to Dictionary of natural products via the Quick links box and selecting Get the Plug-In on the left hand side of the screen, or by connecting directly to the web page below and following the on-screen instructions.
Please note that from March 2007 this new version of the Plug-In is required.
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