Azo compound functional group
Azo compound functional group (R–N=N–R′): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Azo compound functional group has the general structure R–N=N–R′. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: R–N=N–R′
- IUPAC prefix: azo-
- Example: Azobenzene