Don't forget about books for background info
Introduction to Experimental Infrared Spectroscopy by ISBN: 1118703545Measurements of infrared spectra have been providing useful information, for a variety of scientific research and industrial studies, for over half a century.
Colour Chemistry by ISBN: 9780854045730Chemistry behind the colour of the dyes and pigments. Look at the structure and synthesis of the various dyes and pigments, along with their applications.
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Full-text articles for 25 American Chemical Society journals. Other ACS publications provide citations. - PubChem This link opens in a new window PubChem mostly contains small molecules, but also larger molecules such as nucleotides, carbohydrates, etc. Info on structures, identifiers, chemical and physical properties, biological activities, health, safety, toxicity, and others.
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- How to (seriously) read a scientific paperBy Elisabeth Pain. Chock full of good tips. reading abstract, the importance of figures, what to do when you feel overwhelmed.