Amides

Sodium dicyanamide is a diphenyl ether that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome. It binds to picolinic acid, which is a cofactor for the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, and inhibits the production of tyrosine. This leads to an increase in the levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which helps ovulation. Sodium dicyanamide also interacts with hydrogen bond interactions and chelate ligands. The reaction mechanism of this compound is not well understood, but it is known that it can react with oxygen at high temperatures.

Dithiooxamide is a chemical compound that contains two sulfur atoms, one oxygen atom, and one nitrogen atom. It has been shown to be an effective treatment for wastewater by removing nitrogen and phosphorus. Dithiooxamide binds to metal ions such as copper and iron in the water, forming a complex. This process prevents the metal ions from being available as catalysts in the oxidation of organic pollutants. The binding of dithiooxamide with these metals also removes them from wastewater, preventing them from being taken up by plants or animals. Dithiooxamide can be used to remove malonic acid (a carcinogen) and p-nitrophenyl phosphate (a liver toxin) from blood samples for analysis using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, which relies on the ability of dithiooxamide to bind to these chemicals. Dithiooxamide is also used as a surfactant in analytical chemistry methods such as gas chromatography or liquid chromatography because it