Ring-opening nucleophilic chain polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010365",
  "term": "Ring-opening nucleophilic chain polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chain polymerization mechanism where a cyclic monomer undergoes ring-opening initiated by a nucleophile, leading to the formation of a polymer. The nucleophile attacks an electrophilic center in the cyclic monomer, breaking the ring and generating a new reactive site that propagates the chain. This process is common for monomers like lactones, lactams, and cyclic ethers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "nucleophilic chain polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1129 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ring-opening-nucleophilic-chain-polymerization/"
}