Diazine

/ˈdaɪəziːn/ noun

Definition

An aromatic organic compound consisting of a six-membered ring containing two nitrogen atoms in non-adjacent positions, used in pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) and '-azine' (six-membered nitrogen-containing ring), modern chemical nomenclature for this important compound class.

Kelly Says

Diazines are like molecular Lego blocks—they're so structurally useful that medicinal chemists keep building variations to create new drugs, and they also show up in some vibrant dyes and pigments.

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