“…Current interest in azoxy compounds is increasing dramatically because of their physiological activities and applications to liquid crystals. − They are also utilized as DNA cleavers, polymerization inhibitors, stabilizers, dyes, and analytical reagents . Azoxy compounds can be prepared from amines, , hydroxylamines, , nitrosohydroxylamine ammonium salts, and azo, , nitro, − and nitroso compounds. , Those methods often require reducing agents, oxidizing agents, or UV light.…”