Computer tools for reaction retrieval and synthesis planning in organic chemistry. A brief review of their history, methods, and programs

An overview is presented of computer programs designed to assist the synthetic organic chemist. Reaction retrieval, reaction prediction, and synthesis design programs are discussed, the development of these systems is outlined, and their aims and possibilities are described. Brief accounts of some representative systems are given.

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