Merck's Index

Name: Merck's Index
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ISBN: 9781025840130

Fourth Edition

Inc Merck & Co

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

General encyclopaedias; Pharmacology; Chemistry

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""Merck's Index: Fourth Edition"" is a comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biological substances. As a foundational reference work, it provides a detailed catalog of the chemicals and drugs used in medicine, chemistry, and the arts, offering technical data on thousands of distinct substances. Readers will find precise information regarding physical properties, chemical formulas, solubilities, and medicinal actions, which established it as an essential tool for pharmacists, chemists, and medical professionals.

This edition captures the state of pharmaceutical science and industrial chemistry in the early 20th century. The text includes extensive listings of materia medica, ranging from botanical drugs to synthetic compounds and reagents. Beyond its practical utility for professional practitioners, the work stands as a significant historical document, reflecting the evolution of pharmacological standards and chemical nomenclature during a period of rapid scientific advancement. Whether used for research into the history of medicine or as a reference for industrial standards of the 1930s, ""Merck's Index: Fourth Edition"" remains a monumental achievement in scientific indexing and professional documentation.

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Created by: Inc Merck & Co
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 835g
ISBN: 9781025840130
ISBN 10: 1025840135
Pages: 606
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active