International Chemical Identifier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005975",
  "term": "International Chemical Identifier",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-proprietary, machine-readable string of characters that provides a unique and unambiguous identification for a chemical substance. Developed by IUPAC, the International Chemical Identifier (InChI) is generated algorithmically from a molecule's structural information, allowing it to be precisely defined without relying on proprietary naming conventions. The standard InChI string is organized into layers representing connectivity, stereochemistry, and isotopic composition.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 248 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/international-chemical-identifier/"
}