Who We Are
- Member Directory
  Looking for someone? Search IUPAC global network.
- Organizational Chart
  A Graph is Worth a Thousand Words.
- Strategic Plan
  Our mission, vision, values and unique place in the world.
- Divisions
  The fields of chemistry covered by IUPAC volunteers.
- Committees
  Advisory and operational bodies serving our community.
- Governance
  IUPAC Statutes, Bylaws, and Standing Orders.
- Leadership
  In office from two to eight years, the officers serve the Union as volunteers.
- Secretariat
  Meet the staff who support IUPAC and its activities.
- History
  From global chemists’ need for standardization and the vision to unite.
What We Do
- Periodic Table of Elements
  Latest release based on the work of the Commission on Isotopic Abundances and Atomic Weights.
- Top 10 Emerging Technologies
  Annual selection showcasing the value and importance of Chemistry.
- Recommendations and Reports
  Unambiguous and consistent nomenclature and terminology, evaluation of data, methods or techniques, guidelines and more.
- Nomenclature
  The expertise IUPAC is known for.
- Digital Standards
  Chemical standards for the digital workplace, e.g. InChI, ThermoML, JCAMP-DX.
- Databases
  Resources to search and retrieve output of IUPAC research activities.
- Journals
  Peer reviewed and open access publications, including PAC, CTI, CI, MS, and SDS.
- Color Books
  Authoritative resources for chemical nomenclature, terminology, and symbols.
- Awards
  Honoring scientists from early career to expert level chemists.
- JCGM
  The Joint Committee for Guides in Metrology.
- Projects
  How we do what we do and how we get the word out.
- Conferences
  Endorsement program and financial support opportunities.
Events
Projects
News

Tag: Council

Special Virtual meeting of IUPAC Council

Attendance is restricted to NAOs delegates Council will meet Tuesday July 21 > SEE DETAILS (restricted)

Protected: Special Council 2026

Attendance is restricted to NAOs delegates Council will meet Tuesday July 21, 7am EDT One item of business for the special Council meeting is consideration and approval of the IUPAC...

Actions Taken by IUPAC Council, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2025

On 15-16 July 2025, the 53rd IUPAC Council Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, along with the IUPAC General Assembly and the 50th World Chemistry Congress organized by Institut...

NAO Forum

The first NAO Forums will be held virtually on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 8:00 am UTC (i.e. 10:00am CET or 4:00 am EDT) on Thursday, 14 July 2022 at...

IUPAC, ready, get set, GO!

On 4 June 2022, IUPAC Council held a Special meeting which ultimately resulted in approving a proposal for the revised Statutes, Bylaws, and Standing Orders, by 137 votes for out...

IUPAC Special Council

Special Meeting A special Meeting of Council has been convened by the President, under the provisions of IUPAC Statute 5.2, to take place virtually on Saturday 4th June 2022 at...