IUPAC
IUPAC serves the international scientific endeavor in the dual function of a fundamental science and mission-oriented Union. The Union is in a unique position to contribute to the central interdisciplinary chemical sciences. Learn More.
What We Do - IUPAC - International Union of Pure and Applied …
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is the world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology (including the naming of new elements in the periodic table), standardized methods for measurement, atomic weights and many other critically-evaluated data.
Periodic Table of Elements - IUPAC | International Union of Pure …
View the latest release of the Periodic Table (dated 8 Jan 2016) includes the recently added elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 with their temporary names and symbols.
Who We Are - International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is the world authority on digital standards in chemistry; chemical nomenclature and terminology, including the naming of new elements in the periodic table; on standardized methods for measurement; and on atomic weights.
Nomenclature - IUPAC - International Union of Pure and Applied …
IUPAC is the universally-recognized authority on chemical nomenclature and terminology and two IUPAC bodies take leading roles in this activity: Division VIII – Chemical Nomenclature and Structure Representation and the Interdivisional Committee on Terminology, Nomenclature, and …
Our History - IUPAC - International Union of Pure and Applied …
IUPAC was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia, who recognized the need for international standardization in chemistry. The standardization of weights, measures, names and symbols is essential to the well being and continued success of the scientific enterprise and to the smooth development and growth of international trade and ...
Brief Guides to Nomenclature - IUPAC | International Union of …
IUPAC provides recommendations on many aspects of nomenclature. The basics of organic nomenclature, of inorganic nomenclature and polymer nomenclature are summarized in a collection of Brief Guides accessible below.
The IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology
Welcome to the new interactive version of IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, informally known as the "Gold Book". On these pages you will find a new browsable, version of this publication. Start by: browsing the alphabetical …
Databases - IUPAC - International Union of Pure and Applied …
The database (to be released in early 2016) will be the only product that provides for the quick and easy search and retrieval of IUPAC’s standards and recommendations which until now have remained unsorted within the huge PAC archive. See the De Gruyter and IUPAC page for access.
Blue Book - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied …
Therefore, IUPAC has initiated projects to formulate a comprehensive guide for selecting unique names that will, insofar as feasible, have good recognition value and general acceptance among chemists. Further projects, with longer-range objectives of systematizing nomenclature of organic compounds, are also under way.