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 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)