Strategy Efficiency Metrics and Visuals

The names, symbols, and definitions of strategy efficiency metrics used are listed in the following. 

Number of reaction steps in a synthesis plan a reaction step refers to the interval between a given isolated intermediate and the next consecutive isolated intermediate in a synthesis plan. 

Number of reaction stages in a synthesis plan a convergent plan always has M N and a linear plan always has M = N. 

Molecular weight (MW) first moment (building up parameter), pj 

Parameter that describes the degree of building up going on from the reagent molecules toward the target molecule over the course of a synthesis plan intermediate by intermediate. 

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