Linear chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006612",
  "term": "Linear chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer molecule in which the monomer units are connected sequentially to form a single, unbranched backbone. Each monomer unit is linked to at most two other monomer units within the main chain. This structure contrasts with branched or cross-linked polymers, which have side chains or interconnections between polymer chains.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "branch point",
    "chain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2293 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/linear-chain/"
}