Term: dendrimer
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08161

Definition:
Large molecule constructed from a central core with repetitive branching and multiple functional groups at the periphery.

Note: The name comes from the Greek δενδρον (dendron), which translates to "tree". Synonymous terms include arborols and cascade molecules.

Example: With 48 <span title="substance">\(\ce{CH2OH}\)</span> at the periphery. [image]

Example: Array

Image: dendrimer (https://goldbook.iupac.org/img/inline/08161.jpg) 

Source: PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 399 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)

Citation: 'dendrimer' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08161

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