Radical and Radical Chain Chemistry
Common Radicals Used as Initiators
Azobisisobutyronitrile |
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Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) | isobutyronitrile radicals. | |
Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) is a common initiator which upon thermolytic (heat) or photolytic cleavage produces 2 isobutyronitrile radicals. | ||
Benzoyl Peroxide |
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Benzoyl Peroxide | Phenyl Radical | |
Benozyl Peroxide is a common initiator for radical formation, specifically the free radical addition of chloroform to olefins by the formation of a phenyl radicals. | ||