Definitions for: Diazo


[adj] relating to or containing diazonium



Webster (1913) Definition: Di*az"o- [Pref. di- + azo-] (Chem.)
A combining form (also used adjectively), meaning pertaining
to, or derived from, a series of compounds containing a
radical of two nitrogen atoms, united usually to an aromatic
radical; as, diazo-benzene, C6H5.N2.OH.

Note: Diazo compounds are in general unstable, but are of
great importance in recent organic chemistry. They are
obtained by a partial reduction of the salts of certain
amido compounds.

Diazo reactions (Chem.), a series of reactions whereby
diazo compounds are employed in substitution. These
reactions are of great importance in organic chemistry.

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