Canonical structure representation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001593",
  "term": "Canonical structure representation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A unique and standardized way of depicting a chemical structure, typically used in computational chemistry and databases. This representation allows for unambiguous identification and comparison of molecules, regardless of how they were initially drawn or described. It is generated by an algorithm that applies a consistent set of rules to assign atom and bond properties.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "algorithm"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 243 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/canonical-structure-representation/"
}