Meaning & use
Azido
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In chemistry, describing a compound containing the azide functional group (–N3) attached to another part of the molecule.
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The azido group was later converted into an amine through a reduction reaction.
Azido sugars are widely used as building blocks in click-chemistry reactions.
A note on using this word
The azido group is prized in organic synthesis for its reactivity in "click chemistry," which links molecules together with high precision.
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