path fingerprints

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11483

Vectors of Boolean arrays generated from the properties of the atoms and bonds in linear paths, typically two to seven bonds long, hashed into an integer of fixed determined length.

See also: circular fingerprints, Daylight fingerprints, structure keys
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 252 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)