Discrete chemical
Definition
means a definite chemical structure that can be represented by a definite molecular formula and chemical structure diagram.
The names of chemicals with a distinct chemical identity normally reveal the following structural information:
- identity of the parent structure
- identity, number, and position of chemical group(s) attached to the parent structure(s) or to other chemical groups
- identity and number of counter ions (for salts)
- stereochemical relationships
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