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1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide

IUPAC: 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride

C8H18ClN3 Laboratory Reagents CAS 25952-53-8
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Formula / NotationC8H18ClN3
CAS Number25952-53-8
Molecular Weight191.70
AppearanceWhite powder; [Aldrich MSDS]
Also Known As3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride; 25952-53-8; EDC hydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; 19W5TL0WJ4; 1,3-Propanediamine, N'-(ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, monohydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3'-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; NSC-97064; N'-(Ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine monohydrochloride; EDC HYDROCHLORIDE [MI]
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide?

1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (C8H18ClN3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as White powder; [Aldrich MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 191.70 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride.

Formula & Notation

C8H18ClN3

IUPAC Name: 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride

Other Names / Synonyms: 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride; 25952-53-8; EDC hydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; 19W5TL0WJ4; 1,3-Propanediamine, N'-(ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, monohydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3'-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; NSC-97064; N'-(Ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine monohydrochloride; EDC HYDROCHLORIDE [MI]

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: White powder; [Aldrich MSDS]. Molecular formula: C8H18ClN3. Molecular weight: 191.70 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight191.70
AppearanceWhite powder; [Aldrich MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide
Formula C8H18ClN3
CAS Number 25952-53-8
Molecular Weight 191.70
Category Laboratory Reagents
Index All "E" terms
Synonyms 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride; 25952-53-8; EDC hydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; 19W5TL0WJ4; 1,3-Propanediamine, N'-(ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, monohydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-3-(3'-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; NSC-97064; N'-(Ethylcarbonimidoyl)-N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine monohydrochloride; EDC HYDROCHLORIDE [MI]

Frequently Asked Questions

1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (C8H18ClN3) is a laboratory reagent that appears as White powder; [Aldrich MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 191.70 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(ethyliminomethylideneamino)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride.

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