Cambridge Structural Database CSC is the nationally affiliated center for Cambridge Structural Database System. The database releases are also available if the user signs the Schedule for every release in time. This database is thereafter available locally but its usage is restricted according to the terms stated in the agreement. Basic requirements are a suitable computer, enough disk space and some skills of installation. CSC has obtained the MDL-databases together with eight different departments in Finnish Universities.
All parties participate to the expenses of the databases.
The acquisition of the databases has also been advertised in magazines. Therefore, differing from CSC's normal procedures, only certain partners have the right to use these databases on CSC's computers. There is, however, still room for new participants. To learn more about the MDL chemistry databases please visit the MDL project homepage . It is still possible to join the consortium and the price and terms are the same as for the original members.