Scavenger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010568",
  "term": "Scavenger",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical species added to a reaction mixture to remove or deactivate highly reactive intermediates, such as radicals or excited states. By reacting preferentially with these intermediates, a scavenger can inhibit unwanted side reactions or protect desired products. Common scavengers include antioxidants and radical traps.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "inhibition",
    "intermediate",
    "scavenging"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1162 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scavenger/"
}