Question

What starting materials are required to synthesize the following azo compound?

Answer 1

First, we need a primary aromatic amine (such as aniline) and a nitrosating agent (such as nitrous acid) to synthesize the diazonium salt. Step 2/2 Next, we need a coupling agent (such as a phenol or an aromatic amine) to react with the diazonium salt and form the azo compound.