Virtual Library: Chemical Abstracts Service

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is one of the premier professional societies of its kind in the world, with a global membership of more than 150,000 chemists, other scientists and engineers, technicians, educators, and students. “As a non-profit scientific organization with more than 140 years’ experience, we are a champion for chemistry, its practiioners and our global community of members” (https://www.acs.org/about.htm). Chartered to “have, hold, and administer all the property, funds, and affairs of the Society,” the ACS Board of Directors of 16 individuals is composed of: (1) six District Directors elected by regional membership; (2) six at-Large elected by Councilors; (3) President, President-elect and immediate Past President, all chosen by the full membership; and (4) Executiv…