Azoxazole

/əˌzoʊkˈseɪzoʊl/ noun

Definition

An aromatic heterocyclic compound containing both an azo group (-N=N-) and an azole ring structure, used in organic synthesis.

Etymology

From 'azo-' (containing -N=N-) + 'azole' (five-membered nitrogen-containing ring). Combines two key chemical functional groups into a single molecular structure.

Kelly Says

Azole rings (like imidazole) are found in many important drugs and natural products—adding an azo group to them creates compounds with entirely new chemical properties useful in pharmaceuticals.

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