dimethylaminoazobenzene

== English == === Pronunciation === (gen) IPA(key): /daɪˌmɛθəlˌeɪˌmiːnəʊˌeɪˈzəʊˌbɛnˌziːn/ === Etymology === di- +‎ methyl- +‎ amino- +‎ azo- +‎ benzene === Noun === dimethylaminoazobenzene (plural dimethylaminoazobenzenes) (organic chemistry) A synthetic azo dye characterized by an azobenzene core substituted with a dimethylamino group at the para position. It is historically significant as a former food additive and a reagent in analytical chemistry. (toxicology) A compound historically studied for its carcinogenic properties in laboratory animal models, used to induce liver tumors for research. ==== Synonyms ==== butter yellow solvent yellow 2 ==== Related terms ==== azobenzene dimethylamine dimethylaminoazobenzenecarboxylic azo dye