halocyclization

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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.