Leigh G.J., Favre H.A., Metanomski W.V. Principles of Chemical Nomenclature: A Guide to IUPAC Recommendations

Blackweil Science Ltd, 1998. — 140 p. — ISBN: 0-86542-685-6
Nomenclature is an essential part of academic discipline but in chemistry it assumes a particular significance. The nomenclature of chemical compounds is systematic: names and formulae are constructed from units manipulated to provide information on composition and structure. To understand chemistry, students must have a firm grasp of the principles of its nomenclature. Without this they are lost. Principles of Chemical Nomenclature is the definitive work for them, mandated by the authoritative voice of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.- the authoritative (and indispensable) work for students on nomenclature in chemistry - commissioned by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, the body responsible for mandating nomenclature explains the systematic naming of chemical compounds - relates 'trivial' names to systematic nomenclature - an absolutely current account of a subject that is growing and changing - like any languageDefinitions
FormulaeEmpirical formulae
Molecular formulae
Structural formulae
Sequence of citation of symbols
Formulae of groups
Three-dimensional structures and projections
Isomers and stereoisomers
Naming of substances
Types of nomenclature
Binary-type nomenclature
More complex nomenclature systems
Coordination nomenclature, an additive nomenclature
Substitutive nomenclature
Functional class nomenclature
Aspects of the nomenclature of organometallic compounds
General
Derivatives of Main Group elements
Organometallic derivatives of transition elements
Macromolecular (polymer) nomenclature
Definitions
General considerations
Source-based nomenclature
Structure-based nomenclature
Trade names and abbreviations
Biochemical nomenclatureCarbohydrate nomenclature
Nomenclature and symbolism for amino acids and peptides
Lipid nomenclature
Steroid nomenclature
Nomenclature in the making