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This obituary honors Alan D. McNaught's contributions to chemical nomenclature and terminology in the chemical community, highlighting his impact.
It was indeed sad to receive the message that Dr. Alan D. McNaught passed away October 29, 2025 in his home near Cambridge, UK. With his death, the global chemical community has lost a distinguished custodian of nomenclature and terminology in chemistry, a reliable IUPAC volunteer, and a friendly colleague that made the day brighter when you happened to meet him.
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