Preferred Label : branch unit;
Detailed label : branch unit in polymers;
IUPAC definition : A constitutional unit containing a branch point.;
Scope note : a branch unit from which f linear chains emanate may be termed an f-functional branch
unit, e.g. five-functional branch unit. alternatively, the terms trifunctional, tetrafunctional,
pentafunctional, etc. may be used, e.g. pentafunctional branch unit.;
Origin ID : B00729;
See also
A constitutional unit containing a branch point.
