The ''Compendium of Analytical Nomenclature'' is an
IUPAC nomenclature
A chemical nomenclature 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 ...
book published by the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC ) is an international federation of National Adhering Organizations working for the advancement of the chemical sciences, especially by developing nomenclature and terminology. It is ...
(IUPAC) containing internationally accepted definitions for terms in
analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry studies and uses instruments and methods to separate, identify, and quantify matter. In practice, separation, identification or quantification may constitute the entire analysis or be combined with another method. Separati ...
.
It has traditionally been published in an orange cover, hence its informal name, the ''Orange Book''.
Color Books
The Orange Book is one of IUPAC's "Color Books" along with the ''
Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry
''Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry'', commonly referred to by chemists as the ''Blue Book'', is a collection of recommendations on organic chemical nomenclature published at irregular intervals by the International Union of Pure and Applied C ...
'' (''Blue Book''), ''
Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry
In chemical nomenclature, the IUPAC nomenclature of inorganic chemistry is a systematic method of naming inorganic chemical compounds, as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). It is published in '' Nomencla ...
'' (''Red Book''), ''
Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry
''Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry'', also known as the ''Green Book'', is a compilation of terms and symbols widely used in the field of physical chemistry. It also includes a table of physical constants, tables listing the pr ...
'' (''Green Book''), and ''
Compendium of Chemical Terminology
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry publishes many books which contain its complete list of definitions. The definitions are divided into seven "colour books": Gold, Green, Blue, Purple, Orange, White, and Red. There is also an e ...
'' (''Gold Book'').
Editions
Although the book is described as the "Definitive Rules", there have been three editions published; the first in 1978 (),
the second in 1987 () and the third in 1998 ().
The third edition is available online.
A Catalan translation has also been published (1987, ).
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