Long chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006761",
  "term": "Long chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule or a segment of a macromolecule that consists of a large number of constitutional units linked in sequence. The term implies a sufficient length such that its properties are largely independent of the end groups. The relative molecular mass of a long chain is typically above a few thousand grams per mole.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain",
    "macromolecule",
    "relative molecular mass"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2294 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/long-chain/"
}