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Unimolekulaarsed or Unimolecular Compounds are chemical entities that comprise a single molecular unit. This contrasts with polymeric molecules, which consist of multiple repetitive units linked together. In the context of unimolecular compounds, the term "uni-" signifies a single molecular entity.

One key characteristic of unimolecular compounds is that they typically consist of a discrete, stable molecular structure, as opposed to association complexes or aggregate species. Unimolecular compounds may exhibit unique properties, such as high stability or selective reactivity, depending on their chemical composition and structure.

An important class of unimolecular compounds arises from the synthesis of molecules that contain more than one reactive functional group. These groups may be positioned to react with one another to form a single, insulated molecule rather than undergoing cross-linking and resulting in a more complex polymer structure. By controlling the reactivity of these groups, chemists can design and synthesize specific unimolecular molecules with desired properties.

The study of unimolecular compounds is diverse and often intersects with areas such as organic synthesis, catalyst design, and materials science. The examination of unimolecular compounds has implications in understanding reaction mechanisms and the effects of structural variations on molecular behavior.

While unimolecular compounds are not necessarily a distinct class of substances with universally applicable properties, specific examples often exhibit distinctive consequences of their molecular structure and chemical behavior.