Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
csn
Abbreviation
C-S-N
Definition
CSN stands for the Chemical Abstracts Service Number. It is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every chemical substance described in the world literature.
Examples
- The CSN for water is 7732-18-5.
- When researching chemical substances, refer to their CSN for accurate information.
Meaning
The CSN is used to provide a standardized method for identifying chemicals to avoid confusion arising from similar names or structures.
Synonyms
- CAS Number
- Chemical Identifier