Monomer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013304",
  "term": "Monomer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecule that can undergo polymerization, thereby contributing constitutional units to the structure of a macromolecule. Monomers are typically small molecules with at least one functional group capable of forming covalent bonds with other monomer molecules. Examples include ethylene, which polymerizes to polyethylene, and styrene, which forms polystyrene.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "monomer molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2290 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/monomer/"
}