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N,N'-Diisopropylcarbodiimide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
N,N'-Diisopropylcarbodiimide is used as a reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. It serves as a chemical intermediate and as a stabilizer for Sarin (chemical weapon). It is also used in the synthesis of peptide and nucleic acid. Further, it is used as an antineoplastic and involved in the treatment of malignant melanoma and sarcomas. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of acid anhydride, aldehyde, ketone and isocyanate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
N,N′-Diisopropylcarbodiimide is used as a reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. It serves as a chemical intermediate and as a stabilizer for Sarin (chemical weapon). It is also used in the synthesis of peptide and nucleic acid. Further, it is used as an antineoplastic and involved in the treatment of malignant melanoma and sarcomas. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of acid anhydride, aldehyde, ketone and isocyanate.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, methylene chloride, acetonitrile, dioxane, dimethylformamide andtetrahydrofuran.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.81 |
Boiling Point | 145°C to 148°C |
Flash Point | 33°C (91°F) |
Odor | Stench |
Refractive Index | 1.433 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN2929 |
Beilstein | 878281 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,methylene chloride,acetonitrile,dioxane,dimethylformamide andtetrahydrofuran. |
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Safety and Handling
- N,N'-Diisopropylcarbodiimide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diisopropylcarbodiimide
RUO – Research Use Only