RECAP (Retrosynthetic Combinatorial Analysis Procedure)

RECAP (Retrosynthetic Combinatorial Analysis Procedure) is a method used by chemists to plan how to make complex molecules, such as medicines. It breaks down a target molecule into simpler building blocks by analyzing the bonds that can be broken. This process helps identify possible starting materials and routes to synthesize the molecule efficiently. Essentially, RECAP systematically simplifies the molecule step-by-step, guiding chemists in designing feasible chemical synthesis pathways, making the process of creating new compounds more streamlined and logical.