Formazans

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004598",
  "term": "Formazans",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of organic compounds characterized by the general structure R-N=N-CR'=N-NH-R'', where R, R', and R'' represent organic substituents. These compounds contain a carbon atom double-bonded to one nitrogen and single-bonded to another, with an azo group (-N=N-) and a hydrazone group (-N-NH-) in conjugation. They are known for their intense colors and are used as dyes and analytical reagents.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1336 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/formazans/"
}