Organic compounds that contain a carbon that is bonded to three consecutive nitrogen atoms in the following structure: C-N=N=N; these nitrogen atoms are bonded by double bonds. Some compounds may be explosive.
Azidotri-n-butyltin(IV) is widely utilized as a reagent in the synthesis of tetrazolylbenzene compounds. It is employed in pharmaceutical research and involves synthesis of tetrazole derivatives, which is used to create angiotensin II receptor antagonists.