Transition from Print CA to STN or SciFinder

Question 1

I am browsing a printed issue or index of Chemical Abstracts, and I found a CA abstract number. How do I find the reference associated with that abstract number on STN and SciFinder?

Answer

The format of CA abstract numbers has changed over time. As a result, the methods used to find these references using SciFinder and STN will vary.

Question 2

Can I dispose of my Chemical Abstracts Print collection?

Answer

While CAS cannot recommend to former CA Print customers what to do with your printed collections, we would like to provide you with any details necessary to make an informed decision.

When determining whether to retain all or part of your CA Print collection, consider the kind of usage your CA Print gets, as well as your current and future access to other CAS products such as SciFinder or STN.

All information found in CA Print is available in its entirety in CA/CAplus, which can be accessed through either STN or SciFinder.

Method	STN	SciFinder
Search	Omit the check digit and search in the Document Number field.S 151:245626/DN	Explore references by document identifier: 151:245626
Display	AN 2009:845525 CAPLUSDN 151:245626	Accession Number2009:845525CAN 151:245626CAPLUS