SciFinder-n can be challenging to use. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) has several short (> 5 min) tutorials through their website that you may find helpful.
Scifinder-n is a database that offers strong literature searching capabilities; it also offers Structure searching and Reaction searching.
Each individual user has to register to use SciFinder-n and log in every time, using a user name and password. Be sure to use your DePauw email address when you register.
Click HERE to begin the registration process.
This database requires all users to be logged in with one of their accounts. To get access to the registration link, please contact library@depauw.edu.