Side-chain macromolecular rotaxane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010843",
  "term": "Side-chain macromolecular rotaxane",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecular rotaxane where the rotaxane constitutional unit is attached as a side chain to a polymer backbone. The cyclic component of the rotaxane is threaded onto a linear component, which is then covalently linked to the main polymer chain. This structure incorporates the unique mechanical properties of rotaxanes into a polymer architecture.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "macromolecular rotaxane",
    "rotaxane constitutional unit",
    "threading component"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 2135. 'Terminology and nomenclature for macromolecular rotaxanes and pseudorotaxanes (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 2143 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-10-15)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/side-chain-macromolecular-rotaxane/"
}