Large molecule constructed from a central core with repetitive branching and multiple functional groups at the periphery.
Example: With 48 \(\ce{CH2OH}\) at the periphery.
Note: The name comes from the Greek δενδρον (dendron), which translates to "tree". Synonymous terms include arborols and cascade molecules.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 399 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)