Term: molecular design
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.MT06968

Definition:
Molecular design is the application of all techniques leading to the discovery of new chemical entities with specific properties required for the intended application.

Source: PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)

Citation: 'molecular design' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.MT06968

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