https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01186
A
macromolecule
comprising a main chain (backbone)
with multiple trifunctional branch points
from each of which a linear side-chain
emanates.Notes:
- If the subchains between the branch points of the main chain and the terminal subchains of the main chain are identical with respect to constitutionanddegree of polymerization, and the side chains are identical with respect toconstitutionanddegree of polymerizationthe macromolecule is termed a regular comb macromolecule.
- If at least some of the branch points are of functionality greater than three, the macromolecule may be termed a brush macromolecule.