N,N'-dicyclohexyl carbodiimide

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N,N'-dicyclohexyl carbodiimide Specification

Shape
other

Usage
N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) is a highly versatile organic compound widely used as a dehydrating and coupling agent in organic chemistry. It is most famous for its essential role in artificial peptide synthesis, where it acts as a carboxyl-activating agent to link amino acids together

Physical Form
Solid

Smell
Other

Molecular Formula
C13H22N2

Taste
Other

Molecular Weight
206.33 Grams (g)

Melting Point
32 C and 36 C

Shelf Life
2 Years

Structural Formula
C13H22N2

Density
0.95 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Appearance
Waxy white solid or crystalline mass with a distinct, heavy sweet odor.

Classification
Other

Chemical Name
Other

CAS No
538-75-0

Purity(%)
99 %

Color
Waxy white solid or crystalline mass with a distinct, heavy sweet odor.

N,N'-dicyclohexyl carbodiimide Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms

Delivery Time
6 Days

About N,N'-dicyclohexyl carbodiimide

N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (commonly known as DCC or DCCD) is a highly versatile organic reagent with the chemical formula (CHN)C. Primarily utilized as a coupling and dehydrating agent, it is heavily relied upon in organic chemistry for peptide synthesis and the creation of amides, esters, and thioesters. [1, 2]

1. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Waxy white solid or crystalline mass with a distinct, heavy sweet odor.

Melting Point: It has a low melting point (approx. 32 - 35 C), allowing it to be easily melted for handling.

Solubility: Highly soluble in common organic solvents like dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile, and dimethylformamide (DMF), but insoluble in water