Definition
diazotize
verb
- to convert (an organic compound) into a diazo compound by introducing a diazo group
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The chemist used diazotization to prepare the diazo compound for the coupling reaction.
- To diazotize the amine, the laboratory technician added nitrous acid under controlled conditions.
- The procedure requires careful temperature control when you diazotize aromatic amines.
- Diazotized intermediates are commonly used in organic synthesis to form azo dyes.