Polyether

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009138",
  "term": "Polyether",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of polymers containing ether linkages in their main chain. These polymers are synthesized by the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ethers, such as ethylene oxide or tetrahydrofuran, or by the polycondensation of diols or bisphenols. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) are well-known examples used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as industrial surfactants.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyoxyalkylene",
    "polyoxyarylene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1155 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyether/"
}