https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08993
Metathesis polymerization in which an unsaturated cyclic monomer is converted into an unsaturated monomeric unit that is either acyclic or contains fewer rings than the cyclic monomer.
Note:
In general, ring-opening metathesis polymerizations that show some living characteristics should not be called living ring-opening metathesis polymerization when there are side reactions leading to loss of catalyst or irreversible chain transfer.
In general, ring-opening metathesis polymerizations that show some living characteristics should not be called living ring-opening metathesis polymerization when there are side reactions leading to loss of catalyst or irreversible chain transfer.