Chemistry Reference Resolver

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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 9,000+
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
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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
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Pros
  • Saves time for chemists
  • Useful for graduate students and researchers
  • Simple and effective
Cons
  • Privacy concerns - looks at browsing history
  • Some users experienced issues with cursor placement
Most mentioned
  • Must have for chemists
  • Useful for graduate school and research
  • Everyday use
Recent reviews
Superb!
by 周伟 周伟, 2020-11-04

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

Make my life in graduate school much easier, thanks very much!
by Gl Zhang Gl Zhang, 2019-09-07
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Safety
Risk impact

Chemistry Reference Resolver is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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