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Date Published
Author
Tom Nijhof
Word count
560
Language
English
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None

Summary

Creating a graph of chemical reactions using tools like Neo4j and databases such as ORD can significantly enhance our understanding of complex reaction networks and their interdependencies. By representing chemical reactions as nodes and establishing relationships between input and output components, we can visualize intricate reaction processes and explore potential applications. The use of standardized systems for data representation, such as InChI, enables the development of applications that will greatly benefit computer-aided synthesis planning, reaction prediction, and other predictive chemistry tasks. This approach facilitates collaboration within the scientific community by providing a centralized repository for sharing data, ultimately promoting the advancement of computer-aided synthesis planning and related fields.