Preferred Label : comb macromolecule;
IUPAC definition : A macromolecule comprising a main chain (backbone) with multiple trifunctional branch
points from each of which a linear side-chain emanates.;
Scope note : if at least some of the branch points are of functionality greater than three, the
macromolecule may be termed a brush macromolecule.; if the subchains between the branch points of the main chain and the terminal subchains
of the main chain are identical with respect to constitution and degree of polymerization,
and the side chains are identical with respect to constitution and degree of polymerization
the macromolecule is termed a regular comb macromolecule.;
Origin ID : C01186;
See also
A macromolecule comprising a main chain (backbone) with multiple trifunctional branch
points from each of which a linear side-chain emanates.
