diazonium

American  

[dahy-uh-zoh-nee-uhm] / ˌdaɪ əˈzoʊ ni əm /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or derived from a diazonium compound.

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diazonium British  

/ ˌdaɪəˈzəʊnɪəm /

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group, Ar-N:N-, where Ar is an aryl group

   diazonium group or radical

   a diazonium compound

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Etymology

Origin of diazonium

1890–95; diaz- + -onium, as in ammonium

Example Sentences

Conventional methods to produce o-bromobenzenethiols involve addition of bromine to aniline, then using diazonium intermediates for addition of sulfur.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Replacement of -NH2 by -OH:—The amine is diazotized and the aqueous solution of the diazonium salt is heated, nitrogen being eliminated and a phenol formed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various

Benzene diazonium hydroxide, although a strong base, reacts with the alkaline hydroxides to form salts with the evolution of heat, and generally behaves as a weak acid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various

The most feasible method consists in the reduction of diazonium salts with sodium sulfite.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

Oxyazo Compounds.—The oxyazo compounds are prepared by adding a solution of a diazonium salt to a cold slightly alkaline solution of a phenol.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various