Ladder macromolecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006421",
  "term": "Ladder macromolecule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule whose main chain consists of a sequence of rings joined in such a way that adjacent rings share two atoms. This creates a double-strand structure where the two strands are covalently linked at each repeating unit. These macromolecules typically possess high rigidity and thermal stability.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "constitutional unit",
    "double-strand macromolecule",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2295 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ladder-macromolecule/"
}