initializer

in RDP
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Starting initiator or transfer agent in reversible-deactivation polymerization (RDP).

Examples: A starting alkoxyamine initiator in aminoxyl-mediated radical polymerization (AMRP), a starting alkyl halide initiator in atom-transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and a starting RAFT agent in RAFT polymerization.

Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1122 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'initializer' 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.08957 RIS BibTex EndNote
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