Core unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002580",
  "term": "Core unit",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The central molecular entity from which dendrons or hyperbranched polymer chains emanate. This unit serves as the focal point for the growth of the dendritic or hyperbranched structure, defining its overall architecture. In a dendrimer, the core unit is typically multivalent, providing multiple attachment points for the first generation of dendrons.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "dendrimer molecule",
    "dendron"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2019, 91, 523. 'Nomenclature and terminology for dendrimers with regular dendrons and for hyperbranched polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2017)' on page 527 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1217)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/core-unit/"
}