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CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform

CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform includes : CAS SciFinder, CAS Analytical Methods, and CAS Formulus. 

The latest scientific information solutions from CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society: reference information, substance profiles, reactions, suppliers, relevance-ranked results, step-by-step procedures and protocols, citation mapping, biosequence searching, retrosynthetic analysis, patent landscape mapping, touch-screen enabled structure drawing and much more. 

New user registration

One-time registration is required by CAS for access to SciFinder and associated products.

Register for CAS SciFinder:

  • on the Welcome to SciFinder page - click Next
  • review and accept the terms of use in the License Agreement 
  • complete the registration form and create a login and password. 
  • you are required to use your RPI email on the form. 
  • after submitting the form, CAS will send an email to complete the registration process.

Once registered, you will be able to log in using the link for Registered users.

Preview of the License Agreement:

SciFinder is for educational use only. Commercial use of your university account is strictly prohibited.

Terms:

  • I am a current faculty, staff or officially registered student of the university.
  • I will only use SciFinder for my own academic research.
  • I will not use SciFinder for commercial research or for organizations other than my university.
  • I will not share my unique username or password with others.
  • I will not use an automated script.
  • I will not store more than 5,000 electronic records at any time.

Violation of these terms may result in you losing SciFinder access.

 

Notice from CAS to Users - April 2025

CAS will soon be starting an email verification process designed to enhance the security and reliability of services, ultimately providing a better customer experience. 

What you need to do:
In the coming months, users with unverified email addresses will be prompted to verify their email upon logging into the product. This prompt will guide them through the simple verification process, which should only take a few minutes. 
Here is a breakdown of the user experience: 
1.    In-Product Prompt: After logging in, users will see an on-screen prompt requesting email verification. 
2.    Verification Email: Users will receive an email from userprofile@cas.org with the subject line "CAS Profile Verification Code." 
3.    Code Entry: Users will need to copy the verification code from the email and paste it into the in-product verification prompt. 
Support:
If users encounter any questions or issues during the verification process, please contact the regional CAS Customer Center for assistance.  


Why is this initiative important?

  • Improved Communication: Verified email addresses ensure reliable delivery of critical updates, notifications, and account-related information. 
  • Enhanced Account Security: This process safeguards accounts against unauthorized access by maintaining accurate records. 
  • Streamlined Support: Verified email addresses enable faster and more efficient support when your users need assistance. 
  • Personalized Experience: Accurate contact information allows us to tailor communications and services to better meet their specific needs.

 

Registered user logins

CAS SciFinder

Information and training on the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform

CAS SciFinder - including ChemZent for historical insights

CAS Analytical Methods:

CAS Formulus

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