Branch point from which f linear chains emanate.
Notes:
- Examples are three-, four- and five-functional, branch points.
- Alternatively, the terms trifunctional, tetrafunctional, pentafunctional, etc. may be used.
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 1818