Diazobenzene

/ˌdaɪ.əˈzoʊˈbɛnˌziːn/ noun

Definition

A benzene ring with a diazo group (-N≡N⁺) attached to it, representing a key diazo compound used in organic synthesis.

Etymology

From 'diazo-' combined with 'benzene' (the six-carbon aromatic ring). Named systematically in 19th-century organic chemistry.

Kelly Says

Diazobenzenes are workhorses of synthetic chemistry—their diazo group is incredibly reactive and can be swapped for almost any other group, making them like versatile chemical adapters.

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