Supramolecular chemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011622",
  "term": "Supramolecular chemistry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A field of chemistry concerned with chemical systems composed of a discrete number of interacting molecular subunits, held together by non-covalent intermolecular forces. This discipline focuses on understanding and designing complex chemical systems beyond the molecule. Host-guest chemistry is a prominent area within this field.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "association",
    "intermolecular"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1964 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/supramolecular-chemistry/"
}