Nomenclature
There are many methods for naming the polymers. The methods based on
either the structure of the polymer or the source or trade name.
Nomenclature based on source:
This system is applicable for polymers synthesized from single monomer. The
polymers are named by adding the name of the monomer onto "Poly" without
space.
~(~CH2CH2-)n Polyethylene
When the monomer has a substituent, the name of the monomer is put in
between brackets after the word poly.
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, The condensation polymers formed from single reactants are named in a
similar manner.
Nomenclature based on structure (Non-IUPAC):
This system is used for condensation polymers synthesized from two different
monomers. The name is obtained by following poly without space with brackets
enclosing the name of the structural group attached to the parent compound.
IUPAC structure –Based nomenclature system:
This system is used for single – strand organic polymer. The basic of this system
is the selection of the constitutional repeating unit (CRU).
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There are many methods for naming the polymers. The methods based on
either the structure of the polymer or the source or trade name.
Nomenclature based on source:
This system is applicable for polymers synthesized from single monomer. The
polymers are named by adding the name of the monomer onto "Poly" without
space.
~(~CH2CH2-)n Polyethylene
When the monomer has a substituent, the name of the monomer is put in
between brackets after the word poly.
1
, The condensation polymers formed from single reactants are named in a
similar manner.
Nomenclature based on structure (Non-IUPAC):
This system is used for condensation polymers synthesized from two different
monomers. The name is obtained by following poly without space with brackets
enclosing the name of the structural group attached to the parent compound.
IUPAC structure –Based nomenclature system:
This system is used for single – strand organic polymer. The basic of this system
is the selection of the constitutional repeating unit (CRU).
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