Conformational analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002414",
  "term": "Conformational analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the energy and spatial properties of molecules as a function of their conformation. This analysis involves examining the relative stabilities of different conformers and the energy barriers for their interconversion. It is a fundamental tool for understanding molecular structure, reactivity, and biological activity.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "conformation",
    "molecular dynamics"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2204 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)",
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1141 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/conformational-analysis/"
}