The EXPERTIndex™ is ToxPlanet’s proprietary indexing tool, featuring over 1 million unique substances and nearly 5 million terms and synonyms. It provides a powerful and efficient method for chemical searching, ensuring consistent and relevant results regardless of the synonym or chemical identifier used.
The EXPERTIndex offers two search modes: Starts With and Contains. In this tutorial, we'll focus on how to conduct a "Starts With" search.
"Starts With" Search
The EXPERTIndex™ search tool is located near the top of your screen. To use it, enter the word or phrase you wish to search for and click the Starts With Search button.
The search results will display a tabular list of chemical terms that match the search criteria. For instance, if you search for terms starting with "butan," the list will include all terms in the index that begin with "butan." The display will show not only the Chemical Name but also the Chemical Number and Chemical Formula, along with the total number of rows and pages in the results.
You can navigate through the results using the paging arrows or the Go To Page box. Additionally, you can choose how many results to view per screen (10, 30, or 50).
To find more information about a specific chemical substance, select it from the list.
Once selected, the system will open the Chemical Identity page for that substance. This page provides detailed information, including structural identifiers, synonyms, classification codes, chemical and physical properties, and structural representations. You can also view full-text documents related to the substance by clicking on the relevant Product Tabs (e.g., ChemEXPERT, ReproEXPERT).