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Nomenclature of Regular Single-Strand Organic Macromolecules

A structure-based nomenclature for regular single-strand organic polymers is described. In concept, a generic name for the polymer (ABC)n is poly(ABC), in which (ABC) is a constitutional repeating unit (CRU) representing the chemical structure of the polymer chain, and A, B, and C are the subunits that comprise the CRU. To provide a unique and unambiguous name, rules are given to identify the preferred CRU and to name it using the names of A, B, and C based on current organic nomenclature. Provisions are made for naming end groups of the polymers and the polymer substituents. In addition, the document contains a glossary of concepts and definitions, list of common subunit names, and a variety of examples of structure-based polymer names. The document is a revision of the 1975 Rules.

Comments by 30 April 2000
To Dr. Jaroslav Kahovec
�stav makromolekul�rn� chemie
Akademie ved Cesk� republiky
Heyrovsk�ho n�mest� 2
CZ-162 06 Praha 6 Czech Republic

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