D76609

Dicyandiamide

99%

• Synonym(s): DCD, Cyanoguanidine, Dicyanodiamide
• Linear Formula: NH₂C(=NH)NHCN
• CAS Number: 461-58-5
• Molecular Weight: 84.08
• Beilstein: 605637
• EC Number: 207-312-8
• MDL number: MFCD00008066
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894150
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 99%
• form: powder
• mp: 208-211 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: NC(=N)NC#N
• InChI: 1S/C2H4N4/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h(H4,4,5,6)
• InChI key: QGBSISYHAICWAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Dicyandiamide is commonly used for the curing of epoxy resins. It is a nitrification inhibitor that is said to be capable of reducing nitrate (NO^3-) leaching and nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from grazed pasture soils.

Application

Dicyandiamide can be used as an organic precursor for synthesizing carbon nitride nanosheets.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Hazard Statements: H411
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves