Diaziridine
Diaziridine is a small heterocyclic organic compound that consists of a three-membered ring containing two adjacent nitrogen atoms and one carbon atom. It is the saturated analogue of the related diazirine and is typically described as a 1,2-diazacyclopropane. In common representations the ring is highly strained, contributing to notable reactivity.
Diaziridines are generally prepared as synthetic intermediates and are not common as isolated materials in nature.
A key feature of diaziridines is that they can be oxidized to the corresponding diazirines, a transformation
Safety and handling considerations reflect their strained, energetic nature. Diaziridines and their derivatives should be handled