reaction path

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05174
  1. A synonym for mechanism.
  2. A trajectory on the potential-energy (reaction) surface.
  3. A sequence of synthetic steps.
See also: minimum-energy reaction path
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1159 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)