CAS SciFinder

CAS SciFinder is a comprehensive chemical compound database and scientific discovery platform built on the world's most trusted scientific content. Designed for chemists, researchers, and academics, it delivers curated, AI-enhanced insights to help innovators move from search to solution with confidence — accelerating the path to breakthrough discoveries.

Developed by CAS, the platform combines the depth of the world's most comprehensive chemical substance and reaction data with powerful search and analytical tools. Whether supporting pharmaceutical R&D, academic research, or commercial chemistry workflows, CAS SciFinder provides the reliable, connected information needed to make faster, more informed decisions.

Search Capabilities

• Access the world's most comprehensive chemical substance and reaction data, curated by scientists and enhanced with AI-assisted tools.
• Search by chemical structure, name, CAS Registry Number®, or spectra data.
• Uncover relevant literature, patents, and regulatory information quickly through a single, unified search experience.

Retrosynthesis Planning

• Acquire retrosynthesis predictions in real-time using a first-of-its-kind predictive tool built on curated, real-world chemistry data.
• Explore alternative reagents, reaction steps, and conditions to identify the most viable synthetic routes.
• Tailor synthesis routes to specific project goals, including cost efficiency, selectivity, or speed of execution.

Supplier Sourcing and Procurement

• Identify chemical suppliers and compare availability and cost directly within the platform.
• Streamline procurement workflows with direct links to verified vendors.
• For commercial users requiring deeper regulatory coverage, CAS SciFinder integrates with the CAS Chemical Compliance Index™ for a more in-depth, global database of regulatory and supplier information.

Academic Research Support

• Access trusted chemical literature, substances, and reactions to support evidence-based research and learning.
• Leverage AI-enabled search capabilities and analytical tools designed to save time and increase productivity for academic users.
• Strengthen research outcomes with comprehensive, high-quality data at every stage of the scientific journey.

CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform — Extended Tools

• CAS Analytical Methods™: Find step-by-step protocols sourced from peer-reviewed literature to overcome lab roadblocks and accelerate method development.
• CAS Formulus®: Design safe and effective formulations using a curated database of real-world product recipes, regulatory insights, and supplier data.

Training and Support Resources

• Access a library of training resources and tutorials suitable for both new users and experienced researchers looking to sharpen their skills.
• On-demand webinars, case studies, and white papers are available to help users maximise the value of the platform.

CAS SciFinder is available to both academic institutions and commercial organisations, and forms the core of the broader CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform™. The platform is trusted globally as an indispensable resource for scientific research, combining high-quality data, powerful search tools, and a reliable, continuously updated infrastructure.