Short-range intramolecular interactions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010827",
  "term": "Short-range intramolecular interactions",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Forces acting between atoms or groups of atoms within the same polymer molecule that are separated by a small number of bonds. These interactions include steric hindrance, hydrogen bonding, and van der Waals forces. They significantly influence the local conformation and flexibility of the polymer chain.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "intramolecular",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 48 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/short-range-intramolecular-interactions/"
}