Term: double-strand chain
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01849

Definition:
A chain that comprises constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent constitutional units are joined to each other through three or four atoms, two on one side and either one or two on the other side of each constitutional units.

Related Terms:
1) chain (<em>in polymers</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C00946).
2) constitutional unit (<em>in polymers</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01288).

Source: PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2294 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)

Citation: 'double-strand chain' 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.D01849

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