Once you activate your proxy connection, you may search SciFinder with structures drawn within ChemDraw.
Note: The proxy connection to CAS SciFinder requires ChemDraw 18 or above.
Please follow the steps below to activate ChemDraw/CAS SciFinder your proxy connection:
- Sign in to access CAS SciFinder as you would normally when using your institution's proxy.
- Copy the CAS SciFinder proxy access URL shown in the address bar of the Home page. Note: There are several URL solutions, but this is our recommended approach. If you have trouble, your library website or science librarian can help you.
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Return to ChemDraw and click the
(Search CAS SciFinder) icon.
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Click Proxy Settings.
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Paste the URL you copied or obtained in Step 2 (from the Home page) in the provided field. Note: ChemDraw retains your proxy settings for future use.
If you have additional issues or questions, please contact the CAS Customer Center.