Macromonomer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006880",
  "term": "Macromonomer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule that possesses at least one polymerizable end-group, allowing it to act as a monomer in subsequent polymerization reactions. These molecules typically have a relatively low molecular weight compared to the final polymer. Macromonomers are frequently used to synthesize graft copolymers, where the macromonomer forms the side chains.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "copolymerization",
    "end-group",
    "graft polymer",
    "homopolymerization",
    "monomer molecule",
    "monomeric unit",
    "oligomer",
    "oligomer molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 896 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macromonomer/"
}