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Database Description

The Merck Index Online^SM is the online version of the monographs in the printed 13th Edition of The Merck Index (a U.S. publication, Whitehouse Station, N.J., USA), an internationally recognized, one-volume encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals. Each monograph in the encyclopedia (each record in the database) discusses a single chemical entity or a small group of very closely-related compounds. Updates contain material not yet available in print.

Records contain:

• chemical, common, generic and systematic names (including CAS^® names)
• trademarks and associated companies
• CAS^® Registry Numbers
• molecular formulae, weights and percentage composition
• capsule statements identifying compound classes and scientific significance
• chemical, biomedical and patent literature references
• physical and toxicity data
• therapeutic and commercial uses
• caution and hazard information

Subject Coverage

• human and veterinary drugs
• biotech drugs and monoclonal antibodies
• substances used for medical imaging
• biologicals and natural products
• plants and herbal medicines
• agricultural chemicals (including pesticides and herbicides)
• organic and inorganic chemicals used in commerce and research
• laboratory reagents and catalysts
• dyes, colors and indicators
• environmentally significant substances

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The Merck Index Online^SM is a service mark of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J., USA. The Merck Index copyright by Merck & Co. Inc., 2001. All rights reserved. Merck & Co. Inc. cannot be responsible for errors in publication or for any consequences arising from use of the information contained in The Merck Index Online. Reference to original sources is encouraged.