Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Polymerization Reagents (100)

RAFT agents are chain transfer agents (CTAs) equipped with specific functional groups that regulate free radical polymerization by reversibly transferring free radicals between growing polymer chains and CTA molecules. RAFT polymerization enables precise control over molecular weight, produces polymers with narrow molecular weight distributions, and allows the integration of functional groups into the polymer structure. These agents are extensively utilized for creating complex polymer architectures, including block copolymers, graft copolymers, and star polymers, with applications spanning advanced materials, coatings, and biomedical engineering.