Cambridge Structural Database (CSD)

The Cambridge Structural Database, or CSD, has been curated since 1965 from the published literature, direct deposition, and sources such as patents and PhD theses.

The world’s largest database of small-molecule organic and metal-organic crystal structure data, the CSD is managed by the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC).

Now at over 1.25 million structures, all from experimental results, big-data learnings from the collective results are used globally to advance scientific research into pharmaceuticals, functional materials, MOFs, and more in both commercial and academic research. The database is CoreTrustSeal certified, and recognized as a trusted data repository. Each year, the number of structures grows as crystallographers share their data in this central repository.

How to Get or Use This Software

Cloud

Use this software on the web.

Access CSD via the online portal WebCSD.

Platforms:
  • Linux/UNIX
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Sponsored Affiliates
  • Students
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

Direct Download

Download this software directly.

Request the software download links directly from CCDC. You will need our site number and confirmation code, and your [email protected] email address. Refer to the Library website for complete instructions.

Platforms:
  • Linux/UNIX
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Sponsored Affiliates
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

License Information

Terms & Conditions

From the license agreement linked below, "Usage of the licensed products shall be restricted to the geographical sites specified on the quotation, and to permanent or temporary employees of and contractors working on behalf of the Licensee who are normally based at those sites, or any employees of regulatory authorities to whom the Licensee is subject. If the Licensee is an academic institution, this includes postgraduate and undergraduate students permanently or temporarily working at those geographical sites. Use on laptops and other mobile devices is permitted provided that the device is the property of the Licensee, or is a device over which the Licensee takes responsibility in the context of this Agreement."

Full Terms & Conditions

Consortium/Funding Info

The University Library manages an unlimited site license for CSD. Refer to the Library website for additional details.

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.