Preferred Label : multi-strand chain;
Detailed label : multi-strand chain in polymers;
IUPAC definition : A chain 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.;
Scope note : a chain that comprises constitutional units joined to each other through natoms on
at least one side of each constitutional unit is termed an n-strand chain, e.g. three-strand
chain. if an uncertainty exists in defining n, the highest possible number is selected.;
Origin ID : M04066;
See also
A chain 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.
