Chemistry Reference Resolver

This extensions quickly resolves a chemical reference
What is Chemistry Reference Resolver?
Chemistry Reference Resolver is a Chrome extension designed for simplifying the process of finding and accessing chemical references from scientific citations. It supports multiple formats and provides direct links to the referenced papers. Users can also search US patents by number or perform a reagent search on the Sigma-Aldrich website. It streamlines the search process, saving time and increasing productivity for chemists, researchers, and students.

Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.80 (44)
Version: 2.1.6 (Last updated: 2020-06-01)
Creation date: 2020-05-31
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 148.48K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

What's new in 2.1.6:

  • Updated all links to HTTPS

Existing features: − Click the extension icon to show a search popup − Resolve multiple references at once by separating them with a semicolumn ";" − Search directly from the address bar: type "ref" followed by a space and your reference − Resolve selected text as a reference using the right-click menu

The Chemistry Reference Resolver (http://chemsearch.kovsky.net/) accepts a scientific citation in a number of common formats (e.g. ACS, NPG) and redirects user to the paper automatically.

For example, you can type "Acc. Chem. Res. 2000, 33, 346" or "joc, 2010, 4657" — and get to the paper in seconds. Also, you can search for US patents by number ("uspat 5856532") or perform reagent search on Sigma-Aldrich website ("sa sodium chloride").

This extension provides a quick access to the Reference Resolver.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • A must have for chemists
  • Makes life easier for graduate students
  • Simple and effective
  • Highly recommended among labmates
  • Huge time saver for synthetic chemists
Cons
  • Started looking at browsing history without prior notice
  • Change not noted in version description
Most mentioned
  • Superb
  • A must have for chemists
  • Daily usage by students and professionals
Recent reviews
Superb!
by Wei Zh, 2020-11-04

A must have for chemists!!
by Yiyun Yu, 2019-10-10

Make my life in graduate school much easier, thanks very much!
by Gl Zhang, 2019-09-07
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Chemistry Reference Resolver does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Chemistry Reference Resolver has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Chemistry Reference Resolver small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Chemistry Reference Resolver: