Macromolecular rotaxane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006878",
  "term": "Macromolecular rotaxane",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mechanically interlocked molecular architecture where a macrocyclic component is threaded onto a linear macromolecular chain, preventing its dissociation. The macrocycle cannot escape due to bulky end-groups on the linear polymer. This type of rotaxane is characterized by its unique topological isomerism and dynamic properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "rotaxane constitutional unit",
    "main-chain macromolecular rotaxane",
    "regular macromolecular rotaxane",
    "rotaxane constitutional repeating unit",
    "side-chain macromolecular rotaxane"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 2135. 'Terminology and nomenclature for macromolecular rotaxanes and pseudorotaxanes (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 2139 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-10-15)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macromolecular-rotaxane/"
}