Azido Radical (Noun)
Meaning
The univalent group N3- derived from hydrazoic acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The azido radical is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
- The univalent azido radical N3- has a distinct reactivity towards electrophiles.
- Organic azides are prepared by treating alkyl halides with the azido radical.
- Thiol-ene azido radical-mediated click chemistry offers a versatile approach for polymer conjugation.
- Polymer modification using azido radical-promoted atom transfer radical polymerization leads to high functionalization yields.