Azoxy compounds

The structure of the azoxy functional group, where R is a substituent.

In chemistry, azoxy compounds are a group of organic compounds sharing a common functional group with the general structure R−N=N+(−O)−R.[1] They are considered N-oxides of azo compounds. Azoxy compounds are 1,3-dipoles and cycloadd to double bonds. Most azoxy-containing compounds have aryl substituents.

  1. ^ IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book") (1997). Online corrected version: (2006–) "azoxy compounds". doi:10.1351/goldbook.A00567

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