Lignins

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006587",
  "term": "Lignins",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Complex, amorphous polymers found in the cell walls of plants, providing structural support and rigidity. They are formed from the oxidative polymerization of phenylpropanoid units, primarily coniferyl alcohol, sinapyl alcohol, and p-coumaryl alcohol. Lignins are a major component of wood and are resistant to degradation.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "macromolecule",
    "lignans"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1348 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lignins/"
}