SciFinder-n: System Requirements

To ensure the best SciFinder-n experience, use the latest recommended Web browser technology. (Updated  June 15, 2016)

• Windows 10: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR), Internet Explorer 11, Edge 15 and higher.
• Windows 8.1: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR), Internet Explorer 11
• Windows 7: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR), Internet Explorer 11
• Mac OS X 10.13: Safari 11.x, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR)
• Mac OS X 10.12: Safari 10.x, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR)
• Mac OS X 10.11: Safari 9.3 and higher, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher, Firefox 52 (ESR)
• iOS 11: Safari 11.x, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 8.0 and higher
• iOS 10: Safari 10.x, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 8.0 and higher
• iOS 9: Safari 9.3, Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 8.0 and higher
• Android 7.x: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher
• Android 6.x: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher
• Android 5.x: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher
• Android 4.x: Chrome 60 and higher, Firefox 55 and higher

​SciFinder-n users have two options for structure drawing.

SciFinder-n users have two options for structure drawing:  ChemDoodle and CASDraw.

Meeting the basic browser and operating systems requirements outlined above, and having JavaScript and cookies enabled are sufficient to use these editors. A Java plug-in is not required.

Note:  iOS 10.3 with iCloud enabled is required for drawing package file import/export.

• SSL (https) connection on port 443 to scifinder-n.cas.org.
• https connection on port 80 to chemport.cas.org for full-text linking

Additional Recommendations and Requirements

• JavaScript and cookies must be enabled.
• Add https://scifinder-n.cas.org to your browser’s "Trusted Sites" and Pop-up blocker Exceptions lists.
•  A PDF reader is required for exporting and printing SciFindern answers and other information. Adobe Reader can be used with Mac or Windows computers. Preview is a free viewer provided with Mac OS X.
• Appropriate ActiveX and plug-in permissions are required for Internet Explorer