A macromolecule containing a single branch point from which linear chains (arms) emanate.
Notes: - A star macromolecule with n linear chains (arms) attached to the branch point is termed an n-star macromolecule, e.g. five-star macromolecule.
- If the arms of a star macromolecule are identical with respect to @C01282@ and @D01569@, the macromolecule is termed a regular star macromolecule.
- If different arms of a star macromolecule are composed of different monomeric units, the macromolecule is termed a variegated star macromolecule.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2296 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)