Pharma IQ Glossary: Halogenation

Halogenation refers to a chemical reaction that incorporates a halogen atom into a molecule. More specific descriptions exist that specify the type of halogen: fluorination, chlorination, bromination, and iodination. Several main types of halogenation exist, including: Free radical halogenation, Ketone halogenation, Electrophilic halogenation and Halogen addition reaction.