Title: Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
CAS Registry Number: 538-75-0
CAS Name: N,N¢-Methanetetraylbiscyclohexanamine
Additional Names: carbodicyclohexylimide; DCC; DCCI
Molecular Formula: C13H22N2
Molecular Weight: 206.33
Percent Composition: C 75.67%, H 10.75%, N 13.58%
Literature References: Coupling agent in peptide synthesis: Sheehan, Hess, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 77, 1067 (1955); Khorana, Chem. Ind. (London) 1955, 1087. Prepn: Schmidt et al., Ber. 71, 1933 (1938); Schmidt, Schnegg, US 2656383 (1953 to Bayer); Stevens et al., J. Org. Chem. 32, 2895 (1967); Bestmann et al., Ann. 718, 24 (1968).
Properties: Cryst mass, mp 35-36°. bp11 154-156°; bp0.5 98-100°.
Melting point: mp 35-36°
Boiling point: bp11 154-156°; bp0.5 98-100°
CAUTION: Contact allergen.
Use: In the synthesis of peptides. |