1. to convert (an organic compound) into a diazo compound by introducing a diazo group
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist diazotizes the aniline derivative to prepare the diazo intermediate.
• In the synthesis, the amine is diazotized using nitrous acid under controlled conditions.
• The procedure diazotizes primary aromatic amines to form stable diazonium salts.
• Researchers diazotize the compound as the first step in the coupling reaction.