Spin trapping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011206",
  "term": "Spin trapping",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A technique used to detect and identify highly reactive free radicals by reacting them with a diamagnetic spin trap molecule to form a more stable, persistent radical adduct. This adduct, often a nitroxide, can then be characterized by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. It is widely used in biological and chemical systems.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adduct",
    "attachment",
    "diamagnetic",
    "monitoring",
    "nitrones",
    "nitroso compounds",
    "persistent",
    "radical",
    "reactive",
    "spectroscopy",
    "transient species",
    "trapping"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1166 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spin-trapping/"
}