Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A univalent organic radical, . Derivatives of both forms are known, those of the latter being termed benzenediazonium compounds.
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These diazo compounds are distinguished by their active properties, especially in combining with amines in acid solutions, or with phenols in alkaline solution to form the azo dyes, thus diazobenzene chloride will combine with naphthol to form naphthol-azo-benzene, thus: --
The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student Franklin Beech
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C_6H_5N_3, which is prepared by the addition of ammonia to diazobenzene perbromide.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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Somewhat later, they found that it could be prepared from diazobenzene imide, provided a nitro group were present in the ortho or para position to the diazo group.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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It may be prepared by the action of ammonia on diazobenzene perbromide; by the action of hydroxylamine on a diazonium sulphate (K. Heumann and L. Oeconomides,
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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