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1-Cyano-4-dimethylaminopyridinium tetrafluoroborate

organic cyanylating reagent

Synonym(s):

Cyanopyridinium Agent, CDAP

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10BF4N3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
234.99
Beilstein:
5685616
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32

Quality Level

form

powder

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[F-].FB(F)F.CN(C)c1cc[n+](cc1)C#N

InChI

1S/C8H10N3.BF3.FH/c1-10(2)8-3-5-11(7-9)6-4-8;2-1(3)4;/h3-6H,1-2H3;;1H/q+1;;/p-1

InChI key

ONCRRSYBEJHQMM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

1-Cyano-4-dimethylaminopyridinium tetrafluoroborate is an organic cyanylating agent also termed CDAP. It is a unique cystine-labeling reagent due to its reactive nature under acidic conditions. This feature provides CDAP an advantage over other sulfhydryl labeling agents, as it can avoid potential thiol-disulfide exchange.

Application

1-Cyano-4-dimethylaminopyridinium (CDAP) has been used in the synthesis of conjugate vaccines as a cyanylating agent. Activation of cellulose dialysis membrane for immunosensor applications used CDAP as an activation agent.

Features and Benefits

When compared to Cyanogen Bromide (CNBr), a similar reagent, CDAP is:

  • Easier to use.
  • Can operate at lower pH levels.
  • Fewer side reactions.
  • Cyanogen Bromide is hazardous in nature.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Glycoconjugate journal, 17(10), 677-680 (2001-06-27)
The possibility of using 1-cyano-4-dimethylaminopyridinium tetrafluoroborate (CDAP) for activation of saccharide hydroxyl groups (instead of hazardous cyanogen bromide) is examined with cell-surface mannans of the yeasts Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida lambica and galactoglucoxylomannan of Cryptococcus laurentii. Direct conjugation with
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