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CHM 375/376: Organic Chemistry Lab: Properties

Starting Points

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
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Contains frequently used data in science and is the first place to look for chemical and physical property information on inorganic and organic compounds. Updated yearly.
The Merck Index Online
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Guide to abbreviations used in the Merck.

Additional Resources

Periodic Table (mp, bp, etc.)
This interactive table provides data (mp, bp, etc.) and historical information on the elements.
How to Read a Periodic Table
Organic Chemistry Data Collection
A compilation of websites with useful data resources. Created and maintained by the Division of Organic Chemistry within the American Chemical Society.
Williams pKa Table
Common Organic Solvents: Table of Properties

PubChem This link opens in a new window
Physical property and biological activity information for small molecules provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Tip: From the Compound Summary for a substance, choose section 3 Chemical and Physical Properties from the Table of Contents. Then scroll to section 3.2 Experimental Properties.
Tip: The CAS Number is provided in section 2.3.1 of the Compound Summary.

Van Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry
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