Maximal Compressed Structure eXtended
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store chemical structures |
| Additional Functions |
Data compression |
| Features |
Extended MCS format |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Highly structured |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Chemical Research |
Yes |
| Drug Discovery |
Yes |
| Educational Purposes |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Regular updates, verified sources |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.mrv, .cdx, .sdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 MarvinSketch |
Varies |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
| JChem Suite |
Commercial |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
