Markush structure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006962",
  "term": "Markush structure",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical structure representation that defines a set of related chemical compounds by specifying a common core structure and variable substituents at certain positions. It uses generic groups or lists of specific atoms or groups to indicate variations. This type of structure is frequently used in patent claims to broadly define a class of compounds with similar properties or activities.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "structure diagram"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 250 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/markush-structure/"
}