Molecular connectivity index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007482",
  "term": "Molecular connectivity index",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A topological descriptor derived from the connectivity of atoms within a molecule, reflecting its branching and cyclicity. These indices are calculated based on the number of non-hydrogen atoms and their connections, providing a numerical representation of molecular structure. They are frequently employed in quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies to correlate molecular structure with biological activity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "connectivity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molecular-connectivity-index/"
}