Diazonium salts

Definition

Diazonium salts are a group of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a diazonium group (-N2+) attached to an aromatic ring. These compounds are crucial intermediates in the synthesis of various aromatic compounds through reactions like azo coupling and Sandmeyer reactions.

Related terms

Azo Coupling:

A chemical reaction between a diazonium compound and another aromatic compound, leading to the formation of azo compounds, which are characterized by their vivid colors.

Sandmeyer Reaction:

A chemical reaction involving the substitution of an aryl diazonium group with halogens or cyanide ions, facilitated by copper catalysts.

Arylamines:

Organic compounds containing an amino group attached directly to an aromatic ring, which are precursors in the formation of diazonium salts upon nitrosation