Degradative chain transfer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002932",
  "term": "Degradative chain transfer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chain transfer reaction in polymerization where the newly formed radical, after transfer, is significantly less reactive or unable to reinitiate polymerization. This effectively terminates the kinetic chain, leading to a reduction in the overall polymerization rate and degree of polymerization. It is a common side reaction in many radical polymerization systems.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2008, 80, 2163. 'Glossary of terms related to kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2008)' on page 2173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200880102163)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/degradative-chain-transfer/"
}