diazoalkane

[ dahy-az-oh-al-keyn, -ey-zoh- ]
/ daɪˌæz oʊˈæl keɪn, -ˌeɪ zoʊ- /

noun Chemistry.

any diazo compound having the general formula R2CN2, where R is hydrogen or any saturated organic group, as diazomethane, CH2N2.

Origin of diazoalkane