(Press-News.org) Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the release of additional data to its IR, Raman, LC-MS, and SmartSpectra libraries, significantly broadening compound coverage. The expansion brings Wiley's spectral database offerings to over 9.5 million high-quality spectra, delivering researchers enhanced capabilities for faster, more confident compound identification.
"These updates deliver what researchers need most: broader coverage and greater confidence in their identifications," said Graeme Whitley, senior director, Wiley Science Solutions. "By expanding our empirical collections, including updates to our renowned Sadtler IR and Raman libraries, alongside our SmartSpectra databases, we're providing quality data researchers can rely on to make critical decisions across their analytical workflows."
Subscribers automatically gain access to new data, ensuring labs always have the most current, reliable reference libraries to improve analysis, reduce errors, and increase productivity.
Summary of Updates:
Collection
Change
KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library Collection
Added: 941 spectra
Now contains: 28K+ spectra
2 new databases added: Raman - Drugs and Raman – Non-minerals.
Spectra added to the following databases:
Raman – Sadtler Polymers & Monomers (Basic 3) – 600 added
Raman – Minerals – 200 added
Raman – Polymers – Wiley – 16 added
KnowItAll IR Spectral Library Collection
Added: 2K+ spectra
Now contains: 343K+ spectra
3 new databases added: IR – Contaminants, IR – Drugs, and IR - Polymers.
100 spectra added to IR – Minerals
KnowItAll LC-MS Library Collection
Added: 497K+ spectra (18% increase)
Now contains 3.2M+ spectra
7 new databases of empirical spectra added:
LC-MS - Lipids Library
LC-MS - Pharmaceutical Compounds Library
LC-MS - Natural Products Library
LC-MS - Food Related Compounds Library
LC-MS - Environmental Compounds Library
LC-MS - General Compounds Library
LC-MS - Metabolites Library
Wiley SmartSpectra IR Database Collection
Added: 249+K spectra (~100% increase)
Now contains 499K+ spectra
10 new databases added including lipids, endocrine disruptors, drugs, PFAS, pesticides, and more.
Wiley SmartSpectra Raman Database Collection
Added: 100K+ spectra (300%+ increase)
Now contains: 133K+ spectra
5 new databases added including lipids, PFAS, endocrine disruptors, cosmetics, and fragrances.
Wiley SmartSpectra Vapor Phase IR Database Collection
Added: 3K+ spectra
Now contains: 218K+ spectra
5 new databases added including lipids, endocrine disruptors, fragrances, cosmetics, and PFAS.
By combining Wiley's empirical and SmartSpectra collections, researchers now have access to over 1 million IR spectra and over 161,000 Raman spectra—including the renowned Sadtler Libraries available exclusively through KnowItAll. SmartSpectra extends researchers' reach into chemical space beyond what's available in empirical libraries alone, enabling identification of compounds that haven't yet been physically measured.
Wiley's comprehensive spectral database collections provide access to millions of high-quality spectra across a range of techniques, including IR, MS, NMR, Raman, and UV-Vis. These resources play a vital role in the interpretation, identification, verification, and classification of spectra across applications including pharmaceuticals, environmental science, forensics, materials research, and food safety.
Learn more at: www.sciencesolutions.wiley.com/spectral-databases
Current subscribers can ensure they are up to date: https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/how-to-update-knowitall-databases
About Wiley
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. With more than 200 years at the center of the scholarly ecosystem, Wiley combines trusted publishing heritage with AI-powered platforms to transform how knowledge is discovered, accessed, and applied. From individual researchers and students to Fortune 500 R&D teams, Wiley enables the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. From knowledge to impact—Wiley is redefining what's possible in science and learning. Visit us at Wiley.com and Investors.Wiley.com. Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Wiley expands spectral libraries with major updates to IR, Raman, and LC-MS collections
2025-11-19
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