activated monomer

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Reactive species generated reversibly from a monomer.

Note: Most frequently, the activated monomer is an anionic or cationic species.

Examples: Deprotonated lactam, a protonated cyclic ether, and a Lewis acid coordinated lactone.

See also: cation-activated-monomer polymerization, anion-activated-monomer polymerization, activated-monomer polymerization
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1114 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'activated monomer' 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.08936 RIS BibTex EndNote
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