Pendent chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008593",
  "term": "Pendent chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer chain or segment that is attached to a larger macromolecule or network at only one point, resembling a side chain or a dangling arm. These chains do not form part of the main backbone of a cross-linked network or the primary structure of a branched polymer. Their presence can influence the physical properties of the material, such as its elasticity or viscosity, by contributing to steric hindrance or entanglement.",
  "synonyms": [
    "branch",
    "side-chain"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 482 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pendent-chain/"
}