Preferred Label : main chain (backbone);
Detailed label : main chain (backbone) of a polymer;
IUPAC definition : That linear chain to which all other chains, long or short or both, may be regarded
as being pendant.;
Scope note : where two or more chains could equally be considered to be the main chain, that one
is selected which leads to the simplest representation of the molecule.;
Origin ID : M03694;
See also
That linear chain to which all other chains, long or short or both, may be regarded
as being pendant.
