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Searching the Structure Description Field

Searches the Structure Description field within the Derwent Chemistry Resource database.

Enter words and phrases connected with search operators. You can enter complete words and phases or partial words and phrases using wildcards.

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About Structure Descriptions

If a compound does not contain a chemical structure, a textual description is provided. Text may also exist in addition to a structure to clarify or enhance the structural information. Entering a value in this field is useful if a compound does not have a compound image in the database.

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Search Examples

• 2:1 ratio. L-threo-isomer
• 2:1 ratio L-threo isomer. Keto
• 2:1 ratio. L-threo-isomer. Enol-form

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Search Tip

If you have trouble searching for structure descriptions, try using quotation marks ("") to enclose the search query. This is required if the structure description contains special characters or part of the description is enclosed by parentheses ().