Jaroslav Kahovec

Nomenclature of regular single-strand organic polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2002)

A structure-based nomenclature for regular single-strand organic polymers is described. In concept, a generic name for the polymer (ABC)n is poly(ABC), in which (ABC) is a constitutional repeating unit (CRU) representing the chemical structure of the polymer chain, and A, B, and C are the subunits that comprise the CRU. To provide a unique and unambiguous name, rules are given to identify the preferred CRU and to name it using the names of A, B, and C based on current organic nomenclature. Provisions are made for naming end-groups of the polymers and the polymer substituents. In addition, the document contains a glossary of concepts and definitions, a list of common subunit names, and a variety of examples of structure-based polymer names. The document is a revision of the 1975 Rules.

9: Definitions of Terms Related to Polymer Blends, Composites, and Multiphase Polymeric Materials (2004)

The document defines the terms most commonly encountered in the field of polymer blends and composites. The scope has been limited to mixtures in which the components differ in chemical composition or molar mass and in which the continuous phase is polymeric. Incidental thermodynamic descriptions are mainly limited to binary mixtures although, in principle, they could be generalized to multicomponent mixtures. The document is organized into three sections. The first defines terms basic to the description of polymer mixtures. The second defines terms commonly encountered in descriptions of phase domain behavior of polymer mixtures. The third defines terms commonly encountered in the descriptions of the morphologies of phase-separated polymer mixtures. Reproduced from: Pure Appl. Chem., Vol. 76, No. 11, pp. 1985–2007, 2004.

Terminology of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and of polymers containing ions (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)

This document defines the terms most commonly encountered in the field of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and polymers containing ions. The scope of the document has been limited to organic polymers. Inorganic materials, such as certain phosphates, silicates, etc., which also may be considered ionic polymers, are excluded from the present document. The terms selected are those that are widely used in the field of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and polymers containing ions. Only those terms that could be defined without ambiguity are considered. The terms are listed in alphabetical order, and cross-references to definitions given in other documents are provided.

A brief guide to polymer nomenclature (IUPAC Technical Report)

The universal adoption of an agreed nomenclature has never been more important for the description of chemical structures in publishing and online searching. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) make similar recommendations. The main points are shown here with references to original documents. Further details can be found in the IUPAC Purple Book.

Structure-based nomenclature for irregular single-strand organic polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)

*Membership of the Commission during the preparation of this report (1985-93) was as follows: Titular Members: G . Allegra (Italy, to 1989); R. E. Bareiss (FRG, to 1993); N. M. Bikales (USA, Secretary to 1987); K. Hatada (Japan, Associate Member from 1987, Titular Member from 1989); A. D. Jenkins (UK, to 1985, Associate Member to 1987); J. Kahovec (Czech Republic, Associate Member from 1987, Titular Member from 1991); P. Kratochvil (Czech Republic, Chairman to 1991); E. MarCchal (France, Associate Member from 1991, Titular Member from 1993); W. V. Metanomski (USA, Associate Member from 1987, Titular Member from 1991); I. Mita (Japan, to 1989, Associate Member to 1991); C. Noel (France, to 1993); I. M. Papisov (Russia, to 1987, Associate Member to 1991); V. P. Shibaev (Russia, from 1987); R. F. T. Stepto (UK, Associate Member from 1987, Titular Member from 1989, Chairman from 1991); U. W. Suter (Switzerland, to 1991, Associate Member to 1993); W. J. Work (USA, Associate Member from 1985, Secretary from 1987).

Terminology and nomenclature for macromolecular rotaxanes and pseudorotaxanes (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)

This document provides (i) definitions of terms related to macromolecular rotaxanes and macromolecular pseudorotaxanes and (ii) recommendations for naming these macromolecular assemblies. The nomenclature recommendations presented here have been developed by combining the nomenclature rules for the low-molar-mass (low-M) rotaxanes and those for macromolecules (both established in published IUPAC recommendations) in such a way that the developed nomenclature system provides unambiguous names for macromolecular rotaxanes (and pseudorotaxanes), including differentiation among various isomers of these supramolecular assemblies. Application of the nomenclature recommendations is illustrated using examples covering a wide range of structure types of macromolecular rotaxanes and pseudorotaxanes. An Alphabetical Index of Terms and a List of Abbreviations and Prefixes are included.

Source-based nomenclature for single-strand homopolymers and copolymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)

Abstract IUPAC recommendations on source-based nomenclature for single-strand polymers have so far addressed its application mainly to copolymers, non-linear polymers and polymer assemblies, and within generic source-based nomenclature of polymers. In this document, rules are formulated for devising a satisfactory source-based name for a polymer, whether homopolymer or copolymer, which are as clear and rigorous as possible. Thus, the source-based system for naming polymers is presented in a totality that serves as a user-friendly alternative to the structure-based system of polymer nomenclature. In addition, because of their widespread and established use, recommendations for the use of traditional names of polymers are also elaborated.

Nomenclature and graphic representations for chemically modified polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)

Abstract A new source-based nomenclature system is described which indicates that a particular polymer has been chemically modified. A connective within the name of a polymer, -mod-, is introduced for this purpose as in poly[(A)-mod-(B)]. The system is intended to be used in accordance with source-based naming of polymers but also provides for the use of structure-based names when it is unavoidable. It embraces: (1) modification of a constitutional unit into another, the unique structure of which is known; and (2) a more general modification of a constitutional unit resulting in any one of a number of possible structures. In addition, a new symbol, ∼>, is proposed for use in graphic representations of the structure of modified polymers.

Abbreviations of polymer names and guidelines for abbreviating polymer names, IUPAC Recommendations 2014.

Abstract This document provides some basic rules and guidelines regarding the use and creation of abbreviations for the names of polymers. An extended list of currently used abbreviations for polymers and polymeric materials is appended.

A brief guide to polymer nomenclature from IUPAC

The universal adoption of an agreed nomenclature has never been more important for the description of polymer structures in publishing and on-line searching. The two-page A Brief Guide to Polymer Nomenclature (IUPAC. Pure Appl. Chem. 84, 2167—2169 (2012), available as Electronic supplementary information) gives an overview so that scientists, teachers, students, copy-editors and authors have an authoritative summary of the relevant IUPAC recommendations. It carries