A method for preparing an azo compound includes a first step for producing an X.sub.b molecule by electrolyzing, in a reaction system, a first solution including a hydrazo compound and at least one type of M.sub.aX.sub.b; a second step for oxidizing the hydrazo compound with the generated X.sub.b molecule to obtain a second solution including an azo compound, M.sub.aX.sub.b, and HX; a third step for discharging the second solution outside the reaction system, and separating therefrom a third solution including M.sub.aX.sub.b and HX to obtain a solid azo compound; and a fourth step for introducing the third solution and an additional hydrazo compound equivalent to the hydrazo compound into the reaction system, and electrolyzing a fourth solution including the additional hydrazo compound, M.sub.aX.sub.b, and HX to produce an X.sub.b molecule.

A method for preparing an azo compound includes a first step for producing an X.sub.b molecule by electrolyzing, in a reaction system, a first solution including a hydrazo compound and at least one type of M.sub.aX.sub.b; a second step for oxidizing the hydrazo compound with the generated X.sub.b molecule to obtain a second solution including an azo compound, M.sub.aX.sub.b, and HX; a third step for discharging the second solution outside the reaction system, and separating therefrom a third solution including M.sub.aX.sub.b and HX to obtain a solid azo compound; and a fourth step for introducing the third solution and an additional hydrazo compound equivalent to the hydrazo compound into the reaction system, and electrolyzing a fourth solution including the additional hydrazo compound, M.sub.aX.sub.b, and HX to produce an X.sub.b molecule.

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods.

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.

Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.