As a liquid, it is easier to handle than the commonly used "N, N ′"-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, especially since its urea is soluble in most organic solvents, facilitating work-up.
As a liquid, it is easier to handle than the commonly used "N, N ′"-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, a waxy solid. In addition, its urea, the byproduct of its use in many chemical reactions, is soluble in most organic solvents, a property that facilitates work-up.