1,1'-Carbonyl-bis-imidazole

Also known as Staab’s reagent, safer phosgene equivalent, activates carboxylic acids – high purity, broad applicability.

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Product Description

1,1'-Carbonyl-bis-imidazole is a versatile reagent used in numerous chemical synthesis processes as a safer equivalent to phosgene. It functions as an efficient coupling and activation agent in the formation of amides, esters, and carbonyl compounds. Due to its stability and reliable performance, it is widely applied in pharmaceutical and industrial production, making it a valuable intermediate in fine and specialty chemical manufacturing.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

Highly efficient coupling and activating reagent for a broad range of organic synthesis reactions
Enables reliable reactions under mild conditions, simplifying downstream processing
Serves as a practical and safer alternative to traditional phosgene-based carbonylation methods

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

Production of pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Synthesis of amides, esters, carbamates and ureas for fine and specialty chemical applications
Manufacturing of agrochemical intermediates, specialty polymers and advanced materials

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Molecular Formula

C7H6N4O

Molar weight

162.2

CAS (CAS Number)

530-62-1

Chemical synthesis

Activator for carboxylic acids

Chemicals

Versatile organic reagent

safer-to-handle phosgene equivalent

1.1'-Carbonylbis-1H-imidazole

1,1'-Carbonyl-bis-imidazole

1.1'-Carbonyl-bis-imidazole

1.1'-Carbonylbisimidazole

N,N'-Carbonylbisimidazole

1.1'-Carbonyldiimidazole

N,N'-Carbonyldiimidazole

CBI

CDI

Diimidazol-1-yl Keton

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