Macrocycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013248",
  "term": "Macrocycle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cyclic macromolecule or a macromolecular cyclic portion of a molecule. This structure contains at least one ring formed by a sequence of atoms, where the ring closure occurs within the same molecule. Macrocycles are often characterized by their ability to encapsulate smaller molecules or ions within their cavity.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain",
    "macromolecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2298 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macrocycle/"
}