Preferred Label : star macromolecule;
IUPAC definition : A macromolecule containing a single branch point from which linear chains (arms) emanate.;
Scope note : if different arms of a star macromolecule are composed of different monomeric units,
the macromolecule is termed a variegated star macromolecule.; if the arms of a star macromolecule are identical with respect to constitution and
degree of polymerization, the macromolecule is termed a regular star macromolecule.; a star macromolecule with n linear chains (arms) attached to the branch point is termed
an n-star macromolecule, e.g. five-star macromolecule.;
Origin ID : S05935;
See also
A macromolecule containing a single branch point from which linear chains (arms) emanate.
