What is a CAS Number?

Each CAS Registry Number (often referred to as a CAS Number):

   > Is a unique numeric identifier

   > Designates only one substance

   > Has no chemical significance

   > Is a link to a wealth of information about a specific chemical substance

A CAS Registry Number is a numeric identifier that can contain up to 10 digits, divided by hyphens into three parts. The right-most digit is a check digit used to verify the validity and uniqueness of the entire number. For example, 58-08-2 is the CAS Registry Number for caffeine.


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