dicyclohexylcarbodiimides

A form of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide — A chemical reagent commonly used in organic synthesis to activate carboxylic acids so they can form bonds with amines, especially to create amide bonds in peptide synthesis. It works as a coupling agent that helps join molecules together, producing dicyclohexylurea as a byproduct.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
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