Polyoxyalkylene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009216",
  "term": "Polyoxyalkylene",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of polymer characterized by a main chain composed of repeating oxyalkylene units, typically derived from the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ethers. The most common examples are poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(propylene oxide). These polymers are widely used as surfactants, dispersants, and in polyurethane synthesis.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyether",
    "polyoxymethylene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1159 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyoxyalkylene/"
}