halocyclization

halocyclization

English

Etymology

    From halo- + cyclization.

    Noun

    halocyclization (plural halocyclizations)

    1. (chemistry) Any reaction that involves both cyclization and halogenation
      • 1995 Maarten H. D. Postema - C-Glycoside Synthesis
        If the olefin is unsubstituted, then other types of cyclizations can be carried out to affect ring closure, such as halocyclization or mercuriocyclization.