Substitution chain transfer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011528",
  "term": "Substitution chain transfer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chain transfer reaction in polymerization where a radical abstracts an atom or group from a molecule, leading to the formation of a new radical and the termination of the original growing chain. The newly formed radical can then initiate a new polymer chain or undergo further reactions. This process influences the molecular weight and branching of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain-transfer agent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1126 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/substitution-chain-transfer/"
}