The Merck Index, Print Version, Twelfth Edition [Hardcover]

S. Budavari (Author), M. O'Neil (Author), Ann Smith (Author), P. Heckelman (Author), J. Obenchain (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0911910123 | ISBN-13: 978-0911910124 | Publication Date: March 15, 1996 | Edition: 12th

The Merck Index* has been a trusted reference tool for more than a century, and as a new millennium approaches, it continues to be the premier resource for science and medical professionals.

Editorial Reviews

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"Scientists working in many different areas…will be looking forwards to the future editions with their continued tradition of excellence." (American Journal of Therapeutics, September/October 2007)

"…a must for academic, public, and special libraries…essential." (CHOICE, June 2007)

"...the quality of the contents in one concise volume makes TMI the premier work of its kind...should be available as part of the arms-reach searching armamentarium of laboratory scientists of many stripes..." (Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, March 2007)

"The Merck Index was first published in 1899, and it will continue to serve as the standard reference for chemists, biochemists, pharmacologists, pharmacists, and other health professionals." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, February 8, 2007) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1741 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 12th edition (March 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911910123
• ISBN-13: 978-0911910124
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 7.6 x 3.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,285,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bible for chemists and chemistry students, May 20, 2000

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Daniel D. Kim "illuminatus" (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Merck Index, Print Version, Twelfth Edition (Hardcover)

This is the most important and useful chemistry book for chemists and advanced level organic chemistry students. It shows all the physical constants, structures, information about synthesis, toxicity and use and reference. Although there are a few sites that provides the free online Merck Index, if you are into organic chemistry, it is not a bad idea to buy this one. It is much cheaper than the CRC Handbook of chemistry and physics!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable, indispensable., September 5, 1998

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This review is from: The Merck Index, Print Version, Twelfth Edition (Hardcover)

The Merck Index is another one of those rare reference books which achieves 'Biblical' status. It is essential reading for anyone who works with chemicals/biologicals/pharmaceuticals. Highly recommended!

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent affordable reference, June 22, 1998

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[e-mail], Professor of Chemistry (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Merck Index, Print Version, Twelfth Edition (Hardcover)

The Merck Index contains detailed information for roughly 10000 relatively common chemicals found in industry, medicine, and agriculture. This book is a MUST-HAVE for anyone who works with chemicals or expects to come in contact with chemicals. Details include formula, structure, trade names, further bibliographic references, physical properties, some chemical reactivity data, uses, and information about human and veternary uses and toxicities. Common name and formula indices help the reader find what they are looking for.

PARENTS - this is actually a great book to give to aspiring students of the physical sciences. It is clear, accessible, and browsing through it begins to give the student a feel for the relationships between structure and activity.