CAS Registry Innovators Program FAQ

Question 1

What if I choose to become an ACS Member?

Accepted Answer

You can join ACS to participate in the CAS REGISTRY Innovators (Members) program. Join at the ACS membership page.

Question 2

What if I am a current member but my dues are not currently paid?

Accepted Answer

You can renew your ACS Membership to continue participating in the CAS REGISTRY Innovators program.

Question 3

Upon joining the ACS do I have to create an ACS ID?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will need to create an ACS ID to participate in the CAS REGISTRY Innovators program.

Question 4

What is a CAS Registry Number?

Accepted Answer

CAS Registry Numbers are used in many other public and private databases as well as chemical inventory listings and, of course, are included in all CAS-produced databases.

Question 5

How does CAS assign Registry Numbers?

Accepted Answer

A CAS Registry Number is assigned to a substance when it is identified as novel and is added to the CAS REGISTRY database. Numbers are assigned using a special algorithm, developed by CAS.

Question 6

What is meant by the phrase "novel compounds?"

Accepted Answer

CAS Registry Numbers are assigned when CAS scientists identify a unique chemical substance in the literature that has not been registered by CAS previously. Therefore, your discovery represents a "novel compound" in our data collection.

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