pubchem-database

Query the PubChem API for chemical identifiers, properties, and bioactivity data.

269|20|Updated Jun 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot --skill pubchem-database-neuroaihub
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Skill: pubchem-database
Source: https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/19_Pharmacology/pubchem-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NeuroAIHub/BrainPilot --skill pubchem-database-neuroaihub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires polite-http, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of manually searching and verifying chemical information, ensuring researchers have rapid, accurate access to molecular properties, safety data, and bioactivity profiles without leaving their workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chemical Resolution: Convert names, InChI strings, or SMILES into standardized PubChem CIDs and identifiers.
  • Comprehensive Profiling: Retrieve physical properties, GHS safety hazards, pharmacology data, and cross-references for any compound.
  • Advanced Search: Perform similarity and substructure searches to identify related molecules or bioassay targets.

Quick Start

Use the pubchem-database skill to resolve the chemical name aspirin and retrieve its physical properties.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubchem-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve physical properties and safety data for a chemical compound?

To retrieve physical properties and safety data, query a chemical database using the compound's name, InChI string, or SMILES to resolve its standardized identifier and fetch molecular profiles.

Can I convert SMILES or InChI strings into standardized chemical identifiers?

Yes, chemical resolution converts SMILES or InChI strings into standardized PubChem CIDs, providing accurate molecular identifiers for cheminformatics and drug discovery research workflows.

How do I find related molecules using a substructure or similarity search?

Perform substructure and similarity searches against chemical databases to identify related molecules and bioassay targets, supporting advanced molecular analysis and pharmacology research workflows.

Do I need special libraries to manage rate limits when querying chemical data?

Yes, retrieving chemical data requires a polite-http library to manage rate-limited API interactions and ensure compliant data retrieval without exceeding request thresholds.

What bioactivity and pharmacology data can I get for drug discovery research?

Drug discovery research retrieves bioactivity profiles, pharmacology data, GHS safety hazards, and cross-references for any compound resolved within the chemical database.

Does this approach support retrieving GHS safety hazards for molecular analysis?

Yes, molecular analysis includes retrieving GHS safety hazards alongside physical properties, bioactivity data, and chemical identifiers for comprehensive compound profiling.