ZINC database

The ZINC database is a vast online resource that provides detailed information about millions of chemical compounds, primarily used in drug discovery and research. It's like a comprehensive catalog of molecules, including their structures and properties, which scientists can access to help find new medications. ZINC organizes this data to facilitate virtual screening—testing many compounds quickly on a computer—to identify potential drugs efficiently. By offering free, organized, and easy-to-search data, ZINC accelerates the process of developing new treatments and understanding chemical interactions in biological systems.