cyclization

plural cyclizations · alternative cyclisation

1. countableuncountablechemistryThe process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.

   The dehydrogenation reactions may involve isomerization and cyclization as well as the formation of olefins and unsaturated compounds generally.

   1936, Aristid V. Grosse, "Dehydrogenation of Hydrocarbons", US Patent 2148129 http://www.google.com/patents?id=leFGAAAAEBAJ, page 1

2. countableuncountablechemistryAny reaction that results in the formation of a ring.

   It is convenient to run the cyclizations at a temperature between 25° C. and 100° C.

   1962, Rudolph J. Angelo, "Linearly Fused Polycyclic Polymers and Process", US Patent 3245974 http://www.google.com/patents?id=CTplAAAAEBAJ, page 2 col. 5