chain-transfer agent

synonym: transfer agent
initialism: CTA
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08947
Substance able to react with a chain carrier by a reaction in which the original chain carrier is deactivated and a new chain carrier is generated.
Note:
In a polymerization, the common occurrence is that a new chain carrier of lower molar mass is generated.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1119 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'chain-transfer agent' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08947 RIS BibTex EndNote
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