[′ā·zō ‚käm‚pau̇nd] (organic chemistry) A compound having two organic groups separated by an azo group (‒N=N‒).
azo compound
azo compound
Any of the organic substances that contain the azo group. An example is azobenzene, C6H5N:NC6H5. They are related to aniline and include important dyes and indicators. See: indicator for tableSee also: compoundThesaurusSeeazo dye