Carbodiimide

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EDAC

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EDAC chemical structure.

The reagent 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide, abbreviated as EDAC, EDC or EDCI, is a widely used reagent for coupling water soluble carboxylic acids with water soluble primary amides under aqueous conditions and within a pH range of 4-6.

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