What does "cyclize" mean?

To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure.

What is a synonym for "cyclize"?

Common synonyms include: circularized.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure. ambitransitive
"Thus, at 135°C, 223 cyclizes with loss of propene to the borinene 229, which then rearranges to other products."

"Thus, at 135°C, 223 cyclizes with loss of propene to the borinene 229, which then rearranges to other products."

From cycle + -ize.