The Cambridge Structural Database

The Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) is a comprehensive digital collection of detailed 3D structures of countless organic and inorganic compounds, primarily determined through techniques like X-ray crystallography. Researchers use it to study molecular shapes, interactions, and properties, which helps in developing new materials, drugs, and understanding chemical behaviors. Essentially, it’s a vast, organized library of molecular blueprints that supports scientific discovery and innovation in chemistry and related fields.