3,3'-Dimethylazoxybenzene

3,3'-Dimethylazoxybenzene is a methylating agent that reacts with an amine to form a triflate. The reactivity of the methylating agent is determined by the electron-donating ability of the methyl group. 3,3'-Dimethylazoxybenzene reacts with electron-poor amines such as aromatic amines to form alkyltriflates. This reaction is not reversible and can lead to DNA damage in cells, which may contribute to cancer formation.