Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) 2018 is licensed for use by MIT students, faculty and staff for use in class instruction or for academic research.
How to obtain
Download CSD 2018 (MIT certificate required)
Download CrossMiner
CrossMiner is an interactive pharmacophore query tool that allows users to identify patterns and ideas for lead optimization and scaffold hopping.
- Athena access
- Lincoln Lab available software (Lincoln Lab certificate required)
Installation
Important: Do not install directly over a previous installation - use a new folder instead.
- CrossMiner documentation and resources (including installation instructions)
- You will need the CSD MIT-specific site number and confirmation code to activate Windows and Linux.
- We recommend that you uninstall previous versions of ConQuest, Mercury, Mogul, and CSD data files and remove all CSD data update files before you install the current version.
- Installation notes
Using
Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) is the world’s repository for small-molecule organic and metal-organic crystal structures, and has become an essential resource to scientists around the world. It is provided by the MIT Libraries for use by all MIT faculty, staff, and students. IS&T works with the MIT Libraries to make the software available for download. Learn more.
Support
- Questions on using CSD should be directed to the Chemistry Librarian, Erja Kajosalo, phone x3-9795.
- Questions about obtaining CSD, contact the IS&T Service Desk.