Halocyclization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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