substitution chain transfer

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Chain-transfer process that proceeds by a one-step substitution reaction.
Note:
In radical polymerization the process is called homolytic substitution chain transfer and reaction is by a SH2 mechanism. An example of a chain-transfer agent that reacts by substitution chain transfer is a thiol.
Example:
A chain-transfer agent that reacts by substitution chain transfer is a thiol.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1126 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'substitution chain transfer' 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.08972 RIS BibTex EndNote
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