November 1, 1958 – The first edition of the IUPAC Red Book is published

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry), founded in 1919, is the recognized authority in the development of standards for the naming of chemical compounds. It is made up of national chemical societies from around the world.

Currently, it has eight divisions:

1. Division of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry
2. Inorganic Chemistry Division
3. Division of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry
4. Polymer Division
5. Analytical Chemistry Division
6. Chemistry and Environment Division
7. Division of Chemistry and Human Health
8. Representation of Nomenclature and Chemical Structures

It arose from the need to establish global standards in the symbology and operational protocols of chemistry.

Did you know that @IUPAC has a collection of books with chemical nomenclature, terminology, and symbols accessible to everyone? On November 1, 1958, the first edition of his Red Book "Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry" was published.

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