Term: short-range intramolecular interactions
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05649

Definition:
A steric or other interaction involving atoms or groups or both situated nearby in sequence along the chain. The interacting atoms or groups are typically separated by fewer than ten consecutive bonds in a chain. If no confusion can occur, the word 'intramolecular' may be omitted.

Related Terms:
1) sequence (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.ST06775).
2) intramolecular (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03130).

Source: Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 48 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)

Citation: 'short-range intramolecular interactions' 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.S05649

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