Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
IUPAC: N,N'-dicyclohexylmethanediimine
| Formula / Notation | C13H22N2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 538-75-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.33 |
| Melting Point | 93 to 95 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 252 to 255 °F at 6 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | Reaction (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N,n'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is a white crystalline solid with a heavy sweet odor. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | N,N'-dicyclohexylmethanediimine; 538-75-0; N,N'-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide; 1,3-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide; DCCD; DCCI; Carbodicyclohexylimide; Bis(cyclohexyl)carbodiimide; Carbodiimide, dicyclohexyl-; Cyclohexanamine, N,N'-methanetetraylbis- |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide?
1,3-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is a carbodiimide compound having a cyclohexyl substituent on both nitrogen atoms. It has a role as an ATP synthase inhibitor, a cross-linking reagent and a peptide coupling reagent.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: N,N'-dicyclohexylmethanediimine
Other Names / Synonyms: N,N'-dicyclohexylmethanediimine; 538-75-0; N,N'-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide; 1,3-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide; DCCD; DCCI; Carbodicyclohexylimide; Bis(cyclohexyl)carbodiimide; Carbodiimide, dicyclohexyl-; Cyclohexanamine, N,N'-methanetetraylbis-
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 93 to 95 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 252 to 255 °F at 6 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Weight | 206.33 |
| Solubility | Reaction (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N,n'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is a white crystalline solid with a heavy sweet odor. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
1,3-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is a carbodiimide compound having a cyclohexyl substituent on both nitrogen atoms. It has a role as an ATP synthase inhibitor, a cross-linking reagent and a peptide coupling reagent.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is: C13H22N2