Block macromolecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001380",
  "term": "Block macromolecule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule in which the constituent monomeric units are arranged in a linear sequence of blocks. Each block is a portion of the macromolecule that has at least one constitutional or configurational feature not present in the adjacent portions. An example is a diblock copolymer of polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate), written as poly(styrene-block-methyl methacrylate).",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "block",
    "macromolecule",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2292 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/block-macromolecule/"
}