Interchange reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005929",
  "term": "Interchange reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction involving the exchange of structural units between two polymer chains or between a polymer chain and a small molecule. This process can lead to changes in molecular weight distribution, block copolymer formation, or crosslinking. It is often observed in condensation polymers at elevated temperatures.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 892 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/interchange-reaction/"
}