Azoxy compounds

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

Azoxybenzene (diphenyldiazene oxide), an example of an azoxy compound.

Azoxy compounds are a group of chemical compounds sharing a common functional group with the general structure RN=N⁺(O^–)R. They are considered N-oxides of azo compounds. Azoxy compounds are 1,3-dipoles. They give 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition with double bonds.

Azoxy compounds are suspected to be genotoxic.

References

• IUPAC Gold Book Definition

Guideline On The Limits Of Genotoxic Impurities [1]