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Reactivity Documentation

Azo, Diazo, Azido, Hydrazine, and Azide Compounds

mixed with

Acids, Weak

Summary

Details

Acids, Weak is a reactive group.

Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)

Azo, Diazo, Azido, Hydrazine, and Azide Compounds mixed with
Acids, Weak

Hazard Predictions

Weak acids may cause azo compounds to decompose; N2 gas may be among the products formed (Predicted). The decomposition reaction will be exothermic, and release of gas can cause pressurization. Caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility. The generation of gases may be rather slow, however confinement may lead to dangerous conditions.

Treatment of aryldiazonium halide salts with hypophosphorus acid (H3PO2) leads to the evolution of nitrogen and HX gases (Loudon, Marc. 2002. Organic Chemistry. 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 1096-1097).

Potential Gas Byproducts