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DIC — N,N'-Diisopropylcarbodiimide

Carbodiimide Coupling Reagent

Definition

DIC (N,N'-diisopropylcarbodiimide) is a carbodiimide coupling reagent used with an additive (HOBt, HOAt, or Oxyma) for amide bond formation.


Specifications

Parameter Typical Value
Purity ≥99%
Form Liquid
Storage 2–8 °C
CAS number 693-13-0

Advantages

  • Low epimerization (with Oxyma)
  • No base required
  • Economical at scale
  • Good for green chemistry (byproduct is water-soluble)

Typical Conditions

Parameter Value
Equivalents 3 eq DIC + 3 eq additive
Solvent DMF or DCM
Temperature RT or 50 °C
Time 30–60 minutes

Safety Note

DIC is a sensitizer and irritant. Handle in fume hood with appropriate PPE.

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🔗 Related: Oxyma | HBTU | Coupling Reaction