Stereospecific polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011388",
  "term": "Stereospecific polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymerization process that leads to the formation of a polymer with a defined stereochemical configuration at each repeating unit. This type of polymerization typically involves catalysts that direct the addition of monomers in a specific spatial orientation. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are well-known for facilitating stereospecific polymerization of alkenes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polymerization",
    "chiral",
    "configuration",
    "enantiomer",
    "monomer",
    "polymer",
    "stereoisomerism",
    "stereospecificity",
    "tactic polymer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 19 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stereospecific-polymerization/"
}