Photochemical nitrogen extrusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008820",
  "term": "Photochemical nitrogen extrusion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction where a nitrogen molecule (N2) is eliminated from an organic compound upon absorption of light. This process often involves the photolysis of diazo compounds or azides, generating highly reactive intermediates such as carbenes or nitrenes. The extrusion of N2 is a driving force for these photochemical transformations.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "elimination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 385 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photochemical-nitrogen-extrusion/"
}