Glossary

scavenger ; scavenger

Chemical species added to a mixture to trap, eliminate or deactivate an impurity or undesirable reaction products.

chemical library; chimiothèque

Molecules bookshop.

combinatory chemistry

One-pot synthesis by chemically combining molecules to create a mixed chemical library.

parallel synthesis; synthèse parallèle

Technique for screening optimal process conditions: methods, solvents, temperatures, concentrations, reagents, reaction times, catalysts...

cross-linking; reticulation

Formation of one or more three-dimensional networks, by chemical or physical means.

linker arm

Variable-length carbon bond...