azidoacetic
Azidoacetic acid, also known as 2-azidoacetic acid or azidoethanoic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula N3CH2COOH. It is a derivative of acetic acid where one of the hydrogen atoms on the methyl group has been replaced by an azido group (N3). The azido group is a linear chain of three nitrogen atoms with a high-energy triple bond between the central and terminal nitrogen. This makes azidoacetic acid a potentially unstable and reactive compound, although it is generally more stable than many other organic azides.
Azidoacetic acid is typically a colorless liquid or low-melting solid. It exhibits acidic properties due to