Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
6066-82-6
Standard:
ChP,
99% HPLC
N-Hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) is a critical coupling reagent in organic synthesis, primarily facilitating amide bond formation. Its molecular formula is C4H5NO3 with CAS number 126-30-7. The compound is widely utilized to activate carboxyl groups.
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