The preferred method for accessing Beilstein is via Reaxys. Reaxys provides web-based access to Beilstein, Gmelin, and the Patent Chemistry Database, both on and off campus.
Alternatively you may access Beilstein via the CrossFire Commander client-server system. To use Crossfire, you must either use a library reference computer or install special software on your on-campus computer.
Elsevier has announced that the CrossFire system is being retired as of 12/31/10. After this time, access to Beilstein from Temple University will only be via Reaxys.
You Must Be On-Campus to Connect to Beilstein Via Crossfire Commander
In the Libraries: Beilstein CrossFire is available on the public reference terminals in front of Paley Reference Desk and the public terminals in the Science & Engineering Library (SEL). To access, click the Beilstein Icon on the desktop.Elsewhere On-Campus: You may access Beilstein by downloading the CrossFire client to your on-campus computer as follows:
- Download either:
MDL CrossFire Commander V7 for Windows (10 MB)
- or -
MDL CrossFire Commander V6 for Macintosh (21 MB).
Installation will start automatically. If prompted, choose the "Open" option.
Note: Commander 7 is not available for MacIntosh. If you are a Mac user, you should download version 6. - You will be asked for the following:
TCP/IP Address: crossfire-acad.elsevier.com
Group: temple - After installation is complete, launch Commander to test your connection. When you initiate a connection you will be asked for the following:
User id: xftemple
Password: bu57-ky6
Please contact our Electronic Resources Coordinator (215.204.3258) with any problems.