Combinatorial chemistry

Definition

Combinatorial chemistry is a method in organic chemistry for synthesizing a large number of different compounds by combining sets of building blocks. It allows scientists to rapidly create and test thousands of related molecules for their ability to perform specific chemical functions, such as binding to a target molecule in drug development.

Related terms

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution:

A chemical reaction where an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom on an aromatic ring, commonly used in the synthesis of benzene derivatives.

Aromatic Rings: Stable ring-shaped molecules made up of alternating single and double bonds, which are rich in electrons and play a central role in organic chemistry.

Drug Discovery: The process by which new candidate medications are discovered, often involving the screening of chemical compounds for their biological effects