Synonyms
1,1'-Carbonyldiimidazole
N,N'-Carbonyldiimidazole
di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methanone
N,N-Carbonyldiimidazole
Description
CDI is mainly employed to convert alcohols and amines into carbamates, esters, and ureas. It is also used in the synthesis of peptides and nucleoside triphosphates.
Molecular Formula
C7H6N4O
SMILES
C1=CN(C=N1)C(=O)N2C=CN=C2
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Boiling Point
394.6 ℃ at 760 mmHg