September 29, 2025Open Access

25 years of the Chemistry Development Kit

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The Chemistry Development Kit marks its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution.
In its early days, it was among two leading Java applets for chemistry, alongside JChemPaint and Jmol.
The foundation occurred shortly after the ChemInt2000 conference, underscoring its historical significance.
Over the years, CDK has played a pivotal role in advancing computational chemistry tools and resources.

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This overview examines the impact of the Chemistry Development Kit and its predecessors, highlighting key innovations.

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Twenty five years ago the Chemistry Development Kit (CDK) was founded. The Chemistry and Internet (ChemInt2000) had just ended (it ran from 23 to 26 September) and my friend and I had taken the Amtrak night train from Washington to South Bend. At that time there were two leading Java applets for chemistry, JChemPaint and Jmol.

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Implication

This overview examines the impact of the Chemistry Development Kit and its predecessors, highlighting key innovations.

25 years of the Chemistry Development Kit

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Implication

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25 years of the Chemistry Development Kit

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Implication

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