International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
अन्तरराष्ट्रीय शुद्ध एवं अनुप्रयुक्त रसायन सङ्घ

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Abbreviation	IUPAC
Formation	1919 (1919)
Type	International non-governmental organisation, standards organiation
Headquarters	Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
Region served	Worldwide
Membership	International Science Council
Official language	English
President	Ehud Keinan
Vice President	Mary Garson
Secretary General	Zoltán Mester
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The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is an international federation comprising National Adhering Organisations dedicated to the advancement of the chemical sciences. Its primary focus is on developing nomenclature and terminology within the field. IUPAC is a member of the International Science Council (ISC) and is registered in Zürich, Switzerland. The organisation's administrative office, known as the "IUPAC Secretariat", is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States. The executive director oversees this administrative office, and the current executive director is Greta Heydenrych. IUPAC plays a crucial role in standardising chemical communication and fostering collaboration among chemists worldwide.