functionality, \(f\)

of a monomer
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Number of covalent bonds that a @M04019@ or monomeric unit in a macromolecule or @O04286@ can form with other reactants.
Notes:
  1. There are no monofunctional monomers.
  2. If \(f = 2\), a @L03546@ macromolecule or a @M03662@ can be formed.
  3. If \(f > 2\), a branch point can be formed leading to a branched macromolecule, a @NT07562@ or a micronetwork.
  4. Ethene and ethylene glycol are examples of difunctional monomers, glycerol is an example of a trifunctional @M04017@, and divinylbenzene and pentaerythritol are examples of tetrafunctional monomers.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1805 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'functionality' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.FT07505 RIS BibTex EndNote
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