The New Acros.com Website - Acros Organics

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The New Acros.com Website
FEBRUARY 2009

What’s New?
The Acros.com Website
Has Been Redesigned to Significantly Enhance User Experience.
It has a fresh look and new key features:
•The New Search Engine provides quick access to product
information
•Cross Reference Tools enables conversion of competitive
products to Acros Organics
•Extended Product Information now includes spectroscopic
data, packaging information, literature citations and application
guide
•Product Categorization enables easy access to products with
similar application or functionality
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The New Look – New Layout
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Menu Bar
with drop
down Menu
for quick
access to
information
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Mid- Section:
Latest News &
Announcement
and New
Released
Literature
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Left Panel:
Login, Catalog
Search, Quick
Order and
Cross
Reference
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Right- Panel:
Production of
the month and
tip of the
month.
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The Menu Bar
The Menu Bar provides shortcuts to the information one is looking for
Move the mouse over
the text to view the
dropdown content
Login and Register
• Home --------------- Takes you right back to the home page with one click
• Product Lines --- Quick access to the Product Categorization details
• Order --------------- For requesting quotes for non catalog products.
• My Basket -------
Quick view of the content in the shopping basket.
• Search ------------- Provides different options to search for products
• Tech Support ---- Access to MSDS, Certificate of Analysis, Specifications, and other useful tools, eg
ChemCalc and Reagent Calculator. It also provide an option to contact Technical
Support Team.
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The Left Panel
The Left Panel is fixed and accessible all the time
Login
• Quick Login
• Register for new users
• This box will not show if logged in
Structure Search
• Multiple search options
Search Center
• Structure Search
Quick Order
• Quick order if product code is known
Cross Reference
• Enter Sigma product code to search
for alternative products from Acros
Organics
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Mid-Section of the Home Page
Mid- Section of the Home Page: Latest News & Announcement and New
Released Literature
• Important News and
announcement
• Newly Released
Literature and
product brochures.
• Update regularly.
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Right Panel of the Home Page
Right Panel of the Home Page: Product of the Month and Tip of the Month
Product of the
month
• Newly Introduced d product
• Product with new application
• Complete list of recently introduced
products
Tip of the
Month
Tips
• For product use
• For maximizing R&D productivity
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The Result Page Layout
The Results are displayed as shown below every time a search is carried out
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Left Panel
stays
accessible
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Search
Results are
displayed here
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Product Search Using Product Number
To search product using product number:
Simply enter the number in the catalog search box, e.g. for 151250250
or AC151250250, (Chlorotripheylsilane, 25mL) enter 15125 or
151250250 (without AC) and click on the GO button. The search result
will be displayed on the left side of the page.
Product Information:
• Product Name
• Product CAS number
• Structure
• Molecular Formula and Weight
• Packsizes with list price
• Physical Properties
• Safety Information
• Categories
• Applications
• Spectroscopic data
• 3D models
• Literature citations
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Enter Product Number
Click on the Go Button
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Search Results
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Product Search Using Full Product Name
To Search Products by Product Name:
Simply enter the product name in the catalog search box, e.g.
for Chlorotrimethylsilane, enter Chlorotrimethylsilane and
click on the GO button. The search result will be displayed on
the left side of the page.
Results:
• All of the available grades
• Product Descriptions
• Product Code
• Packsizes with List price
• Structure
• Brand Name
• Click on the individual grade for
more detailed information
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Enter Product Name
Click on the Go Button
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Search Results
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Product Search Using Partial Name
To Search Products by Partial Name:
Simply enter the partial product name in the catalog search box, e.g. for
Chlorotrimethyl, th l enter Chlorotrimethyl th l and click on the GO button. The
search result will be displayed on the left side of the page.
Results:
• All of products containing the
partial name
• Products grouped by CAS#
• Product Descriptions
• Product Code
• Packsizes with List price
• Structure
• Brand Name
• Click on the individual grade for
more detailed information
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Enter Product Name
Click on the Go Button
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Search Results
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Product Search Using CAS#
To Search Products by Product CAS#:
Simply enter the product name in the catalog search box, e.g.
for 75-77-4, enter 75-77-4 and click on the GO button. The
search result will be displayed on the left side of the page.
Results:
• All of the available grades
• Product Descriptions
• Product Code
• Packsizes with List price
• Structure
• Brand Name
• Click on the individual grade for
more detailed information
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Enter CAS#
Click on the Go Button
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Search Results
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The Product Information - Overview
Product Description
Shortcuts to MSDS,
Specifications, etc
Product Name,
CAS#, Structure, Molecular
Formula, Molecular Weight,
Packsize, Pricing, shopping
cart, and stock availability in
Geel Warehouse
Physical Properties
Safety Information
Categorization
Application Notes
Other Information: infrared,
Literature citation, 3D
Models
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The Product Information – Shortcuts
Go Back
Print
Export to PDF
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The Product Information – General Information
Move the mouse over the
magnifying glasses to view
other grades or click on it
to view the details
Physical Properties
Order place and Stock
Check (Belgium warehouse)
Click on the molecular
formula to view elemental
and isotopic distributions
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The Product Information – Physical Property & Safety
• Physical Properties
such as MP and BP
• Hazardous
Classification
• Risk Classification
• Safety Warnings
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The Product Information - Categorization
Move the mouse over and
click on the magnifying
glasses to view the
categorization details
Click to view products in
the same sub-category
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The Product Information – Application Guide
Move the mouse over and
click on hyperlinks to view
products with similar
applications
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The Product Information – Other Information
• Shortcut to Infrared
Spectrum
• Shortcut to 3D model
• EINECS Number
• Solubility in common
solvents
• Origin
• Beilstein Reference
• Fieser Reference
• Literature citations
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•The Cross Reference Search Center is located on the lower left side of the screen.
Cross Reference Search Center
• Location: The Cross Reference Search Center is located on the lower left side of the web page.
• Database: The current cross reference database enables crosses from Sigma Aldrich products
to Acros Organics. We are in the process of expanding the database to include products from
other suppliers such as Alfa Aesar.
• How to Use the Tool: To usethe crossreference tool, simply enter Sigma Aldrich’s product
code in the Cross Reference Search Box. Make sure to leave OUT the packsize portion of the
product code. For example to find the suggested Acros Organics alternatives to Sigma Aldrich’s
441651-25G (3-Formylphenylboronic acid), enter 441651 in the search box and then click the
GO button.
Cross Reference
Center
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Enter Product Code
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Get the Results
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Click on the Go Button
• If no results are found, it may mean that either the cross reference has not been established or
there is no equivalent product offered by Acros Organics.
• Please email info@acros.com for further assistance.
Disclaimer
Acros Organics endeavors to provide a comprehensive and accurate cross reference. However, we do not guarantee its accuracy and completeness. This information is based on other
manufacturer's published specifications. We recommend that you carefully compare your specification with our suggested alternatives. You should always verify that the part in question will work for
your particular application. For additional options and for details of the products being suggested, please refer to our specification sheets. Acros Organics is not liable for changes or differences
between products from other manufacturers. Information in this cross reference may be changed or updated without notice. We appreciate receiving your comments or suggestions, and any
corrections.
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