Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
25952-53-8
Standard:
In-house,
1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC·HCl, CAS 25952-53-8) is a zero-length crosslinking reagent widely used in bioconjugation. Its molecular formula is C8H17N3·HCl. This water-soluble carbodiimide activates carboxyl groups to form reactive O-acylisourea intermediates.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C. Avoid moisture to prevent hydrolysis. Wear appropriate PPE as it may cause skin irritation. Not approved for direct clinical administration; use strictly for laboratory research applications only.