The IUPAC Guiding Principles define what it means to do chemistry responsibly in the 21st century, with transparency, equity, accountability, and sustainability at the core.

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), …

Founded in 1919, IUPAC has been creating the common language of chemistry for more than a century. IUPAC is a leader in the provision of objective scientific expertise for the resolution of …

While IUPAC has no recommendation for a specific form of the periodic table, i.e. 18-column or 32-column format, the version here presented is in the conventional long form and is yours to …

IUPAC provides recommendations on many aspects of nomenclature. The basics of organic nomenclature, of inorganic nomenclature and polymer nomenclature are summarized in a …

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 …

Jun 18, 2025 · IUPAC has helped create the common language of chemistry by developing standardized chemical nomenclature, terminology, and data representation used around the …

Apr 18, 2007 · IUPAC was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia. Over nearly eight decades, the Union has succeeded in fostering worldwide communications in the …

IUPAC was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia, who recognized the need for international standardization in chemistry.

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 …