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.