Chain transfer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001853",
  "term": "Chain transfer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process in chain polymerization where the growing polymer radical reacts with another molecule, transferring its radical character to that molecule and terminating the original polymer chain. The newly formed radical can then initiate a new polymer chain. This process affects the molecular weight and degree of branching of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "abstraction",
    "cationic polymerization",
    "chain reaction",
    "polymerization",
    "radical",
    "telomerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1094 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chain-transfer/"
}