Polythioester

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013425",
  "term": "Polythioester",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer containing repeating thioester functional groups in its main chain, formed by the condensation reaction of a dithiocarboxylic acid or a dithiol with a dicarboxylic acid derivative. These polymers exhibit properties similar to polyesters but with enhanced hydrolytic stability due to the sulfur atom. Polythioesters are explored for applications in biodegradable materials and as precursors for other sulfur-containing polymers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1171 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polythioester/"
}