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Cyclization reactions are a fundamental class of chemical reactions where an open-chain molecule undergoes an intramolecular reaction to form a ring structure. This process involves the formation of at least one new bond within the same molecule, leading to a cyclic product. The size of the ring formed can vary, ranging from small three-membered rings to much larger macrocycles. These reactions are crucial in organic synthesis as they allow for the efficient construction of cyclic frameworks, which are common motifs in many natural products and pharmaceuticals.

The driving force for cyclization reactions can be various, including the relief of ring strain in acyclic precursors or the inherent reactivity of functional groups within the molecule. Common types of cyclization reactions include intramolecular nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, radical cyclization, and pericyclic reactions such as the Diels-Alder reaction. The efficiency and regioselectivity of these reactions are often influenced by factors like ring size, the nature of the functional groups involved, solvent, temperature, and the presence of catalysts. Understanding and controlling cyclization reactions are key to designing synthetic routes to complex molecules.