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Abstract
The nomenclature of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and their derivatives has undergone substantial changes since the beginning of the 20th century. The International Union of Applied and Pure Chemistry (IUPAC) has issued rules and recommendations on chemical nomenclature including organic compounds like PAH since 1957. This article presents an overview of the latest version of IUPAC nomenclature for PAH and their derivatives, detailing current changes. In addition, an overview of older nomenclature systems and commonly used, PAH specific terms aiding nomenclature is given.
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