haaraketjuisia
Haaraketjuisia, meaning branched chains in Finnish, refers to a structural characteristic found in various chemical compounds, most notably in fatty acids and polymers. In organic chemistry, a straight-chain hydrocarbon consists of a linear arrangement of carbon atoms. In contrast, a branched-chain hydrocarbon features one or more carbon atoms attached to the main chain at points other than the terminal ends. This branching affects the physical and chemical properties of the molecule.
For instance, branched-chain fatty acids have a different melting point and solubility compared to their straight-chain
In polymer science, haaraketjuisia describes the occurrence of side chains extending from the main polymer backbone.