The reaction involves free radicals, including the alkoxyl radicals of the type CH3CH2CH2O, which arise via homolysis of the corresponding nitrite ester.
Reakcijoje dalyvauja laisvieji radikalai, pvz., alkoksilo radikalai, kaip kad CH3CH2CH2O., susidarantis vykstant atitinkamo nitrito esterio homolizei.