What Does SMILES Stand For?
SMILES stands for Simplified Molecular Input Line Entry System
SMILES, or Simplified Molecular Input Line Entry System, is a notation system that allows users to represent chemical structures in a textual format. It simplifies the description of molecules using short ASCII strings that encode information about atom connectivity, bonding, and stereochemistry. Widely utilized in cheminformatics, SMILES facilitates the rapid exchange and computer processing of chemical information, making it an essential tool for researchers, software developers, and educators in the fields of chemistry and related disciplines.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym