Azobenzene dioxide

Azobenzene dioxide

File:Azobenzenedioxide.svg
Identifiers
CAS Number	35506-28-6 cis: 115626-83-0 ?
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	cis: 35764942
ECHA InfoCard
E number
PubChem CID	135418545
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	{{#property:P3117}}
InChI InChI=1S/C12H10N2O2/c1-2-4-8(5-3-1)13-14-12-7-6-9-10(15-9)11(12)16-12/h1-7,9-11H Key: CDTVSBIIRCYWTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N cis: InChI=1S/C12H10N2O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H/b14-13+ Key: WHFNSVMCGRQIRC-BUHFOSPRSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(=O)=N(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H10N2O2
Molar mass	214.224 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless solid
Density	1.31 g/cm3
Melting point	68 °C (154 °F; 341 K) with decomposition to the monomer
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Azobenzene dioxide is the organic compound with the formula (C₆H₅N(O))₂. Both cis and trans isomers are known. The cis isomer has been crystallized. It is colorless.

Reactions

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Structure of (PhNO)₂ viewed down an approximate C₂ axis. The N-O and N-N distances are 1.26 (average of two) and 1.33 Å, respectively. Color code: blue=N, red = O, gray = C.

When dissolved, azobenzene dioxide converts to deeply blue nitrosobenzene:

(C₆H₅N(O))₂ → 2 C₆H₅NO

Azobenzene dioxide is a weak base, forming coordination complexes such as [Co[(C₆H₅N(O))₂]₄]²⁺.