Polyester

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009136",
  "term": "Polyester",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of polymers whose constitutional repeating units are linked by ester functional groups in the main chain. They are formed through the polycondensation reaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diol, or by the ring-opening polymerization of a lactone. Common examples include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used in beverage bottles and clothing fibers, and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA).",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polycarbonate",
    "acrylic polymer",
    "polythioether"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1154 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyester/"
}