In 1847, its importance was recognised by a Royal Charter, which added to its role in the advancement of science, the development of chemical applications in industry.
Membership was open to all those interested in chemistry, but fellowship was for long restricted to men.
One assertion of a cause of success of the Chemical Society of London is that it was, unlike its forerunners, a "fruitful amalgamation of the technological and academic chemist".
[3] Its activities expanded over the years, including eventually becoming a major publisher in the field of chemistry.
The Provisional Committee appointed for carrying that object into effect invited a number of gentlemen engaged in the practice and pursuit of chemistry to become original members.