reversible-addition-fragmentation chain-transfer agent

synonyms: chain-transfer agent (CTA) (in RAFT polymerization), RAFT agent
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08968
Chain-transfer agent that provides chain transfer by a reversible-addition-fragmentation mechanism.
Note:
RAFT agents are mediating agents in RAFT polymerization.
Example:
2-Cyanopropan-2-yl dithiobenzoate in the polymerization of methyl methacrylate.
See also: RAFT polymerization
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1125 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'reversible-addition-fragmentation 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.08968 RIS BibTex EndNote
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