1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene

• CAT Number: R022631
• CAS Number: 6674-22-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H16N2
• Molecular Weight: 152.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10-Octahydropyrimido[1,2-a]azepine; 1,8-Diaza-7-bicyclo[5.4.0]undecene; 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7; 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10-Octahydropyrimido[1,2-a]azepine; Alcanpoudre DBU 70-3KG; Amicure DBUE; DBU; Dabco DBU; Lupragen N 700; NSC 11118
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10-octahydropyrimido[1,2-a]azepine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H16N2/c1-2-5-9-10-6-4-8-11(9)7-3-1/h1-8H2
• InChIKey: GQHTUMJGOHRCHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CCC2=NCCCN2CC1

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (Cat No.:R022631) is a strong, non-nucleophilic amidine base widely used in organic synthesis and catalysis. Known for its high basicity and low nucleophilicity, DBU effectively promotes elimination, alkylation, acylation, and condensation reactions under mild conditions. It is especially valuable in esterification, transesterification, and polymerization processes. With its bicyclic structure, DBU offers thermal stability and solubility in a range of organic solvents. Its versatility and efficiency make it a preferred organic base in both laboratory-scale reactions and industrial chemical manufacturing.