Dicyandiamide
TL;DR: Dicyandiamide (CAS 461-58-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H4N4 and molecular weight 84.043594 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-cyanoguanidine
Also Known As: Dicyandiamide, CYANOGUANIDINE, Dicyanodiamide, N-Cyanoguanidine, 2-Cyanoguanidine
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H4N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 84.043594 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 88.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 84.043594 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 100.0 |
| Melting Point | 209.5 °C |
| Density | 1.400 @ 25 °C/4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000171 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | SOLUBILITY IN H2O @ 13 °C: 2.26%; MORE SOL IN HOT H2O; SOLUBILITY IN ABS ETHANOL @ 13 °C: 1.26%, IN ETHER @ 13 °C: 0.01%; SOL IN LIQUID AMMONIA, INSOL IN BENZENE & CHLOROFORM |
| SMILES | C(#N)N=C(N)N |
| InChIKey | QGBSISYHAICWAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dicyandiamide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dicyandiamide (CAS 461-58-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Dicyandiamide (CAS 461-58-5) is a polymer intermediate with the molecular formula C2H4N4 and a molecular weight of 84.04 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.400 @ 25 °C/4 °C g/cm³, a solubility: SOLUBILITY IN H2O @ 13 °C: 2.26%; MORE SOL IN HOT H2O; SOLUBILITY IN ABS ETHANOL @ 13 °C: 1.26%, IN ETHER @ 13 °C: 0.01%; SOL IN LIQUID AMMONIA, INSOL IN BENZENE & CHLOROFORM. It is also known as Dicyandiamide and CYANOGUANIDINE.
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Chemical Property Profile of Dicyandiamide
Property Insights of Dicyandiamide
The XLogP value of -1.2 indicates that Dicyandiamide is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 88.2 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Dicyandiamide. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dicyandiamide has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dicyandiamide?
The CAS number of Dicyandiamide is 461-58-5.
What is the molecular formula of Dicyandiamide?
The molecular formula of Dicyandiamide is C2H4N4.
What is the molecular weight of Dicyandiamide?
The molecular weight of Dicyandiamide is 84.043594 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dicyandiamide?
Dicyandiamide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dicyandiamide (CAS 461-58-5) with...
Where can I buy Dicyandiamide?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Dicyandiamide?
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