Combitorial chemistry

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The main goal of Combinatorial Chemistry is to generate a large number of molecules, compounds that can be used in drug discovery process as potential drug molecules as quickly as possible.

Literal meaning of "Combinatorial" is "of", "related to", or "involving combinations". Combinatorial chemistry plays important role in Lead Discovery and Lead Optimization.

Various methods for Chemical systhesis

  1. Solid-phase systhesis
  2. Dipeptide systhesis