Top 5 Chemistry and Biochemistry Resources

The links below represent the top five research sources in your discipline, as selected by the UCSD Library. Need help with your research? Ask a librarian!

Web of Science (Science Citation Index) [UCSD Only]
1955-present. Indexes +8,000 journals from all sciences. Searchable by author, keyword, and cited reference. Create citation alerts to keep track of new articles in your area of interest. [Full Description]

Applied Science & Technology Abstracts [UCSD Only]
1983-present. Indexes physical sciences and engineering journals (including some trade journals), but with more of an undergraduate focus. [Full Description]

Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry [UCSD Only]
Comprehensive encyclopedia for of chemistry and chemical engineering. Subject and title-level browsing, as well as searchable by keyword. Excellent starting place to get background information on an unfamiliar topic. [Full Description]

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology [UCSD Only]
Comprehensive encyclopedia for chemistry and chemical technology. Subject and title-level browsing, as well as searchable by keyword. Excellent starting place to get background information on an unfamiliar topic. [Full Description]

PubMed
1950's-present. Indexes 4,600 biomedical journals; including many chemistry and biochemistry journals. [Full Description]

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