Pre-polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009397",
  "term": "Pre-polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer of low molecular weight, or an oligomer, that is capable of further polymerization to form a higher molecular weight polymer. These materials often contain reactive functional groups that can participate in subsequent polymerization reactions. Pre-polymers are frequently used as intermediates in the synthesis of thermosetting resins or polyurethanes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "oligomer",
    "pre-polymer molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2304 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pre-polymer/"
}