When analyzing polymers using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, well-defined end-groups (e.g., methoxy, acrylate, vinyl) are typically desired, as these allow for a direct comparison between these end-groups and the repeating monomeric units. This provides a path for rapid and facile determination of the number of repeating units in a polymer, as well as its number-average molecular weight (Mn). Read more.