diazomethane

[ dahy-az-oh-meth-eyn, -ey-zoh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a yellow, odorless, toxic, explosive gas, CH 2 N 2 , used chiefly as a methylating agent and in organic synthesis.

diazomethane

/ daɪˌeɪzəʊˈmiːθeɪn /

noun

1. a yellow odourless explosive gas, used as a methylating agent. Formula: CH 2 :N:N

Word History and Origins

Origin of diazomethane¹

diazo- + methane

Example Sentences

Diazomethane is a yellow inodorous gas, very poisonous and corrosive.

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