An introduction to knowing and using Reaxys

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An introduction to knowing and using Reaxys
Doreen TanProduct Sales Manager, Life
Science Elsevier Science Technology, APAC 11
March 2009
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Content

• A quick look at history
• What is Reaxys, and what it can do
• How to use Reaxys, step-by-step guide
• Test example
• Frequently Asked Questions/ Questions Answers

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A quick look at history
1881
1993
2009
2007 Acquisition
Beilstein Handbook first published
CrossFire launched
Reaxys launched
Designed around user needs and workflows Builds
on CrossFire content strengths Intuitive
interface
Established chemical structure registration
system Data excerption approach Empirical only -
No hypotheses/ calculated data German language
until 1983
Client / Server approach Deep indexing, rich data
structure Powerful search capabilities Excellent
tool for power users
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What is Reaxys?

• A brand new workflow tool for synthetic and
  medical chemists
• An extensive repository of chemical properties
  and reaction data presented with chemistry as the
  organizing principle
• A resource for accurate and validated
  experimental data, designed to support the
  optimization of synthetic processes. High quality
  answers you can use with confidence.
• An appealing interface that is easy to work
  with. New analysis and planning tools offer new,
  expedient functions that help to plan the
  synthesis of target compounds.
• A web-based product that makes synthetic
  chemistry and medical drug research and discovery
  more efficient, and helps to achieve better
  results. No installation efforts required. Simply
  access at www.reaxys.com

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Lets play!
www.reaxys.com
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Do More With Less
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Frequent Asked Questions

• 1. What drawing tool does it use?Marvin Sketch,
  by ChemAxon. The userguide to MarvinSketch is
  available at http//www.chemaxon.com/marvin/help/i
  ndex.html
• 2. Can I use ChemDraw with Reaxys?Not directly
  yet. Currently, you can do a cut-and-paste from
  Chemdraw to Reaxys.
• 3. Are there any specific system requirements?
  No. Reaxys is completely web-based and runs on
  Java, so the only thing you need to make sure is
  that your machine has Java. And if you dont, you
  can download at no cost at www.java.com. Reaxys
  is compatible with Java that is 3 years ago too.
• 4. What platforms is it supported on?Windows OS,
  and Linux. Reaxys is supported on browsers
  Internet Explorer, Safari and Mozilla Firefox.
• 5. Why is it available to us now, and for how
  long?Elsevier sees Reaxys as the workflow tool
  for chemists of now and the future. And it will
  replace Crossfire eventually. This trial is for
  you to provide feedback to your professors,
  librarians and the committee members of the
  National Science Council so that they can make an
  informed decision when the current Crossfire
  subscription is due for renewal discussion.You
  will have free trial access till the end of year
  2009.

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We Support you!

• www.info.reaxys.com

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Free Webinars, User Guides, Newsletter
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Reaxys E-Customer Service

• Japan E Customer Service 1-9-15 Higashi-Azabu
  Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0044 Japan Tel [phone]
  5034 Fax [phone] Email
  jpinfo_at_reaxys.com
• Americas E-Customer Service 360 Park Avenue
  South New York NY 10010-1710 Toll Free 1 888
  615 4500 Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
  1974 Email usinfo_at_reaxys.com

Europe and all other regions E-Customer Service
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 108 60486 Frankfurt/Main,
Germany Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
4213 Email nlinfo_at_reaxys.com
You will be attended by a Ph.D Chemist.
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Whatisyour Reax-ion?
Questions?
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End of training
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• Doreen Tan
• D.Tan_at_elsevier.com
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