Terminology

  • Analyte

    An analyte is a substance or compound that is being extracted, detected, isolated, or identified by the method. You can search for anal...

  • CAS Method Number (CAS MN)

    You can retrieve a method by entering the CAS MN in the Search field. The method number for a result is found on its detail page. The...

  • Matrix

    The matrix is the medium or material that contains the analyte. You can search for the matrix by entering keywords into the Search fiel...

  • Method Title

    The method title is generated by CAS and summarizes what is being detected, in what material, by what technique. A typical format for t...