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azido

azido

9.9
Containing a chemical group of three nitrogen atoms written as −N3
  • adjective
  • /əˈzaɪdoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers synthesized an azido derivative of the compound to study its reactivity.

Examples

  • The azido group is often used in click chemistry for bioconjugation reactions.

  • Certain azido compounds can release nitrogen gas upon decomposition.

  • The azido compound was synthesized in the lab.

  • Researchers are studying azido derivatives for new applications.

  • Certain azido compounds are utilized in the development of new pharmaceuticals.

  • The azido functional group is essential for the efficiency of many chemical reactions.

  • Chemists are excited about the potential of azido compounds in the field of materials science.

Compounds

azido group
  • Specialized
7.9

A group of three nitrogen atoms with a negative charge that attaches to molecules

azido radical
  • Specialized
9.9

A small chemical group made of three nitrogen atoms that carries a negative charge

Surface Forms

azido positive

Morphology

azido = azide (transparent) = azide + o

Direct chemical combining form: 'azide' + the combining vowel/suffix '-o' denotes relating to or containing the azido group, so the meaning follows directly from the base term.

Etymology

The word azido comes from azide, which comes from the old name azote for nitrogen meaning 'no life'. So azido means 'containing nitrogen', usually a small group of three nitrogen atoms joined together.