Cyclization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyclization is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Any reaction that results in the formation of a ring.
Example Sentences
It is convenient to run the cyclizations at a temperature between 25° C. and 100° C.
The dehydrogenation reactions may involve isomerization and cyclization as well as the formation of olefins and unsaturated compounds generally.
Word Forms
- cyclizations
- cyclisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intramolecular, ring, cyclisation, cycloaromatization, cyclomerization, cyclocondensation.
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