First Use of the Terms “Coordination” or “Coordination Chemistry”

Key Points

• The aim is to identify the first instances of the terms 'coordination' and 'coordination chemistry' in scientific literature.
• Investigated historical scientific literature for the earliest mentions of 'coordination' and 'coordination chemistry'.
• Reviewed records related to Alfred Werner’s contributions to coordination theory.
• Collaborated with Fred Basolo to narrow down search parameters.
• Identified tentative instances of the terms prior to their formal recognition in coordination chemistry literature.
• Noted the connection to Alfred Werner's coordination theory and its 100th anniversary.