Carbodiimide

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carbodiimide
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Synonyms:
Formula: R1-N=C=N-R2

 Uses: dehydration reagent

 Properties: activates carboxylates

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Carbodiimides are a type of dehydrating chemical most often used to activate carboxylic acids for subsequent coupling with primary amines, producing an amide compound.