Prepolymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009398",
  "term": "Prepolymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An oligomeric or polymeric substance that contains reactive functional groups capable of undergoing further polymerization to form a higher molecular weight polymer. This material is typically of intermediate molecular weight and is not yet fully cross-linked or cured. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex polymer structures, such as thermosets or elastomers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "oligomer",
    "polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 897 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/prepolymer/"
}