Halocyclization
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From halo- + cyclization.
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