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Molecular Formula
NaBH₄ · MW 37.83 g/mol
Solubility
55 g/100 mL water (0°C) — hydrolyzes above pH 9; use cold, basic solutions
GHS Hazards
H260 (reacts with water releasing flammable gas) · H301/331 (toxic)
Signal Word
DANGER · fire and toxic inhalation risk in moisture
Storage
Dry, cool, away from protic solvents and acids — N₂ blanket recommended
Chemical compound and element research
Look up any chemical compound or periodic table element for full physical and chemical properties, molecular structure data, GHS safety classifications, synonyms, and CAS numbers. Essential for reagent selection, safety documentation, and protocol development.
Get the molecular formula, boiling point, density, refractive index, and GHS hazard classes for dichloromethane (DCM).
DCM (CH₂Cl₂): MW 84.93 g/mol, BP 39.6°C, density 1.325 g/mL, refractive index 1.4242. GHS: suspected carcinogen (cat. 2), target organ toxicity — inhalation exposure limit 50 ppm OSHA TWA. Not flammable but vapour-dense; handle in fume hood.
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Molecular Formula
CH₂Cl₂ · MW 84.93 g/mol
Boiling Point
39.6°C · density 1.325 g/mL · RI 1.4242
GHS Hazards
Suspected carcinogen (Cat. 2) · target organ toxicity
OSHA Exposure Limit
50 ppm TWA — handle in fume hood
Special Note
Not flammable but dense vapour — inhalation risk in enclosed spaces
Chemistry literature search
Search tens of millions of peer-reviewed chemistry papers across organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and materials chemistry. Build reference lists for publications, identify leading research groups, and track synthesis or characterization advances.
Find the top 10 papers on copper-catalyzed C-N coupling reactions for pharmaceutical synthesis published since 2022, with author affiliations.
Found 28 papers. Top 10 returned sorted by citations. Highest: "Ligand-accelerated Cu-catalysis for C-N bond formation" (JACS, 2023, 241 citations). Includes DOI, journal, and key substrate scope findings for each.
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TitleJournalYear
Ligand-accelerated Cu-catalysis for C–N bond formationJACS2023
Copper-mediated N-arylation of heterocyclesOrg Lett2022
Scalable Cu/amino acid catalytic system for pharma synthesisACS Catal2024
Top 3 of 10 · 28 total papers found · sorted by citations
Reaction mechanism and process diagrams
Generate clearly labeled diagrams of reaction mechanisms, synthetic routes, catalytic cycles, and analytical workflows for papers, grant applications, and lab training materials.
Draw a catalytic cycle diagram for palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling showing oxidative addition, transmetalation, and reductive elimination steps.
Generated labeled catalytic cycle: Pd(0) → oxidative addition of ArX → Pd(II) complex → transmetalation with ArB(OH)₂ in base → Pd(II) biaryl complex → reductive elimination → Pd(0) regenerated. Includes ligand positions and electron counts.
Deep research on chemistry topics
Compile multi-source synthesis reports on any area of chemistry — from reaction discovery to materials characterization. Pull together evidence bases quickly for proposal sections, review articles, and technology assessments.
Research the current state of electrochemical CO₂ reduction to value-added chemicals — key catalyst materials, faradaic efficiencies reported, and major technical challenges.
Compiled 19-source report: Cu-based catalysts dominate (C₂+ products up to 70% FE), single-atom catalysts for CO selectivity highlighted, key challenges include membrane stability, mass transport at scale, and product separation from electrolyte.
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Top Catalyst
Cu-based — C₂+ products up to 70% FE; dominant in literature
Single-Atom Catalysts
Ni-SAC achieving >90% CO selectivity at low overpotential
Key Challenge 1
Membrane stability at high current densities >200 mA/cm²
Key Challenge 2
Mass transport at scale and product separation from electrolyte
Sources
19-source report compiled · 2022–2025 literature
Research grant discovery
Find NSF, DOE, NIH, and private foundation funding opportunities for chemistry research. Filter by research area, career stage, and deadline to keep a full pipeline of funding applications.
Find NSF and DOE funding opportunities for synthetic chemists focused on green chemistry and catalysis. Show deadlines and award amounts.
Found 6 opportunities: NSF CAREER (due March 15, up to $500K), NSF Chemical Synthesis program (rolling, up to $600K/3yr), DOE BES Chemical Sciences grant (February 28, up to $1.5M). Includes FOA numbers and eligibility criteria.
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ProgramAgencyAward
NSF CAREERNSFUp to $500K
Chemical SynthesisNSFUp to $600K/3yr
BES Chemical SciencesDOEUp to $1.5M
6 total opportunities · FOA numbers and eligibility included
Regulatory and safety database monitoring
Track REACH registration deadlines, TSCA reporting windows, and chemical conference deadlines. Stay ahead of regulatory obligations and submission timelines.
What REACH and TSCA reporting deadlines and major analytical chemistry conference abstract submissions are coming up in the next two quarters?
Found 5 events: REACH SVHC candidate list update deadline (May 31), TSCA CDR reporting window (June 1-Sept 30), ACS National Meeting abstract deadline (March 28), Pittcon abstract deadline (April 15). Includes links and submission requirements.
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Mar 28
ACS National Meeting abstract deadline
Apr 15
Pittcon abstract submission closes
May 31
REACH SVHC candidate list update deadline
Jun 1–Sep 30
TSCA CDR reporting window opens
Sep 15
Fall ACS Meeting abstract deadline
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Compound lookup
Look up the full physical properties, safety data, and GHS hazard classifications for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) used in peptide synthesis and HPLC.
Element data
Get the full periodic table data for platinum: electron configuration, oxidation states, common compounds, and industrial applications in catalysis.
Literature search
Find the top 15 papers on photocatalytic water splitting using semiconductor materials published since 2021. Include citation counts and key efficiency metrics reported.
Reaction diagram
Draw a labeled mechanism diagram for the aldol condensation reaction showing enolate formation, nucleophilic addition, and dehydration steps with stereochemistry noted.
Research synthesis
Compile a research summary on the current state of polymer electrolyte membranes for hydrogen fuel cells — materials, conductivity benchmarks, and durability challenges.
Grant search
Find chemistry grants from NSF, NIH, and DOE for mid-career researchers studying materials chemistry and battery technology. Include upcoming deadlines and award sizes.
Find collaborators
Find computational chemists and chemical engineers at major research universities in the US working on molecular simulation and density functional theory. Include institution and department.
Regulatory deadline check
Find upcoming chemical regulatory deadlines, REACH SVHC submissions, and major chemistry conference abstract deadlines in the next six months.
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Academic ResearchSearch papers, authors, citations
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New synthesis route development
Research a new target molecule synthesis by reviewing the literature, looking up reagent properties, and documenting the proposed mechanism.
Grant proposal preparation
Prepare a compelling chemistry grant application backed by current literature and clear mechanistic figures.
Lab safety protocol review
Before introducing new reagents or procedures, look up all relevant hazard data and compile a chemical safety summary for the team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chemistry Lookup cover all CAS-registered compounds?
Chemistry Lookup covers a broad catalog of organic and inorganic compounds, elements, and common laboratory reagents with properties sourced from public chemical databases. Coverage is strongest for well-characterized small molecules and elements; highly novel or proprietary compounds may have limited data.
Can I use Academic Research to find patent literature for chemistry?
Academic Research focuses on peer-reviewed journal publications. For patent literature, a supplementary search using Deep Research with targeted queries on patent databases is the best approach to surface relevant IP alongside the scientific record.
How detailed are the GHS safety classifications in Chemistry Lookup?
Chemistry Lookup returns hazard statements, precautionary statements, signal words, and hazard pictograms per GHS standards. Exposure limits (OSHA PEL, ACGIH TLV) are included where available in the source data.
Can the diagram generator produce NMR or spectroscopy workflow diagrams?
Diagram Generator produces flowcharts, process diagrams, and schematic figures from text descriptions. It can depict analytical workflows and instrument pipelines well. For actual spectral representations, it works best for schematic overviews rather than precise spectral plots.
Is Grants Finder useful for international chemistry funding?
Grants Finder covers US federal (NSF, DOE, NIH, DOD), UK (EPSRC, Royal Society), Australian (ARC), and Japanese (JSPS) chemistry funding programs, plus major private foundations. European Research Council (ERC) grants are partially covered.
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