Chemical nomenclature
Chemical Nomenclature
Chemical nomenclature (pronunciation: /ˈkɛmɪkəl noʊˈmɛnkleɪtʃər/) is a set of rules to generate systematic names for chemical compounds. The nomenclature used most frequently worldwide is the one created and developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
The IUPAC's rules for naming organic and inorganic compounds are contained in two publications, known as the Blue Book and the Red Book, respectively. In addition, the IUPAC has separate systems for naming polymers and natural products. However, these additional systems are not always used, even in the scientific literature.
Etymology
The term "nomenclature" is derived from the Latin nomenclatura, which refers to a list of names, and the term "chemical" is derived from the Greek khēmía, meaning "alchemy".
Related Terms
- Chemical compound
- Chemical formula
- Chemical substance
- IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry
- IUPAC nomenclature of inorganic chemistry
- Polymer
- Natural product
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chemical nomenclature
- Wikipedia's article - Chemical nomenclature
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