The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia Of Chemicals, ... Site

: First published in 1899 by Merck & Co. as a catalog of medicinal substances.

: The 15th edition, published in 2013, was the first by the RSC and included more than 500 new monographs and 1,000 new graphical chemical structures. Structure of a Monograph Entry

: In 2012, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) acquired the rights to publish the index. The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, ...

is the globally recognized "Chemistry's Constant Companion," providing a comprehensive database of over 10,000 monographs. Since its first publication in 1889, it has served as an authoritative reference for chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical information. Scope and Purpose

: Vitamins, hormones, proteins, and plant extracts. : First published in 1899 by Merck & Co

The index is designed for professionals and students in pharmacy, biochemistry, medicine, and toxicology. Its primary function is to provide consolidated data on:

: Organic, inorganic, and organometallic substances. Structure of a Monograph Entry : In 2012,

: Approved and investigational drugs, including dosages and pharmacological profiles.