The PUG REST 1.0 release

The
PUG REST 1.0 version is now available! It is a REST-style interface for
accessing PubChem data and services through simple HTTP requests, for use in
scripts, javascript embedded in web pages, and 3rd party applications, without
the overhead of XML, SOAP envelopes, etc., that are required for other versions
of PUG. PUG REST can deliver customized output for individual PubChem records,
or for small sets of records, in a way that is not possible with other PubChem
services. For example, it can retrieve specific data elements, such as molecular
weight or a chemical structure image, for a molecule of interest without having
to download its full record. PUG REST can also accept a variety of input types,
such as chemical name, InChIKey, SMILES, and more, in addition to the
traditional SID, CID, and AID numeric identifiers. The PUG REST help
document provides technical specifications for
the syntax of HTTP requests and the available functions, and a new tutorial provides some examples on how PUG REST
can be used. PUG REST 1.0 replaces the April 2012 beta release and represents
the stable final form of the tool. While new features may be still added,
changes will be backward-compatible.

Source: PubChem News - September 13, 2012 Category: Chemistry Authors: PubChem Source Type: news