Reaxys was launched in 2009 as the successor to the CrossFire and Beilstein databases. Reaxys inherits substance data retrieval capabilities for basic compounds, chemical reactions, chemical properties, relevant literature data, information on synthesis schemes, and experimental procedures from selected journals and patents. Reaxys is a commercial chemical information retrieval tool that generally needs to be purchased before it can be used.
Reaxys belongs to Elsevier, and it is a paid resource, so how to use Reaxys for free has become a concern for everyone. As the saying goes, "a stone from another mountain can be used to attack jade", so this article will introduce the informal visits of reaxys by various gods Methods are summarized to reduce the resistance for everyone to obtain relevant chemical information.
①Purchase the account resources through the mall
Generally, it can be divided into two ways, that is, for checking and account borrowing. The fee for a replacement check is usually about 3 yuan, while the account rental fee varies according to the length of the rental time, and multiple packages are provided for selection. Also, if your search term yields no results when looking for related resources, try your query with other related search terms. Relevant information may not be displayed in the mall, but you can get further information by privately messaging the boss.
②Looking for resources through the community
You can try the following methods to obtain access credentials for reaxys. First, search related groups through Penguin or search reaxys-related resources on Tieba, or use other chemistry-related forum platforms to find people in the chemical field such as institutions, universities, trial libraries and conferences that have reaxys permissions. Often these groups have resources. When contacting them, clearly state your intent to obtain access credentials, and ideally offer something of value in return. Remember, there is no free lunch, so it is better to give something in return, most people will be happy to help you. For example, for $70 a year, I can join my school's alumni program and gain access that way.
③Access through the IntSynth database replacement tool
In addition to the basic information retrieval function of reaxys, IntSynth also has many functions such as retrosynthesis tools and chemical reactions of reaxys. As of June 2023, IntSynth contains more than 170 million compound data, 48 million+ chemical reaction data, and 3000 related documents. Ten thousand+, can replace the reaxys database at a high level. Best of all, this tool is free.
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