verb
- to convert (an organic compound) into a diazo compound by introducing a diazo group
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The chemist diazotizes the aniline derivative to prepare the diazo intermediate.
- In the synthesis, the amine is diazotized using nitrous acid under controlled conditions.
- The procedure diazotizes primary aromatic amines to form stable diazonium salts.
- Researchers diazotize the compound as the first step in the coupling reaction.