👉 The term "carbodiimide" is a type of compound that combines two diisocarboxylic acids, either one of which is a ketone and the other an amine. This compound can be used in a variety of applications including drug delivery systems, in organic synthesis, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. In general, carbodiimide compounds are formed by reacting a ketone with an amine or a carbonyl group. The resulting compound is then