Seniority

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010741",
  "term": "Seniority",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A principle in chemical nomenclature that establishes a hierarchical order among functional groups or parent structures. This order determines which part of a molecule is designated as the principal functional group or parent chain for naming purposes. The IUPAC Blue Book provides detailed rules for assigning seniority in complex organic compounds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Blue Book Guide, p. 17 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971071327)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/seniority/"
}