What is the posh/long winded/jargony name for paper?

Question

Is there one? - is there an official chemical formula? First true answer gets Best Answer

Answer 1

First, to answer your second question.  No, there is not ONE.  That is because paper compositions vary considerably, based on the materials used to make paper.

However, generally, you could say that it is something like:

C H2 O (simple carbohydrate) bonded with C10 H11 O4 (lignin).

I recommend you read the attached linked resource.  Search for "composition".

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

It's mostly cellulose, other goodies added depending on the type.