Term: multi-strand macromolecule
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04067

Definition:
A macromolecule that comprises constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent constitutional units are joined to each other through more than four atoms, more than two on at least one side of each constitutional units.

Note: A macromolecule that comprises constitutional units joined to each other through n atoms on at least one side of each @C01288@ is termed an n-strand macromolecule, e.g. three-strand macromolecule. If an ambiguity exists in defining n, the highest possible number is selected.

Related Terms:
1) constitutional units (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01288).
2) macromolecule (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03667).

Source: PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2296 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)

Citation: 'multi-strand macromolecule' 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.M04067

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