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Merck Index: 13th edition (Hardcover)

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"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 the Hardcover edition.

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Concise and authoritative reference containing a diverse collection of more than 10,000 monographs. More than 4,000 monographs cover pharmaceuticals and drugs, 2,000 cover naturally occurring substances and plants, 1,000 focus on elements and inorganic chemicals, and almost 1,000 pertain to compounds of agricultural significance. Previous edition: c1996. Organized alphabetically.

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Hardcover: 2564 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 13th edition (October 15, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0911910131
ISBN-13: 978-0911910131
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 7.4 x 3.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds

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

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This review is from: The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (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!

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

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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!

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

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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.

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