Dicyanamide
![Structure of dicyanamide](/Images/godic/202501/08/Dicyanamide2029.png")
Dicyanamide is also known as dicyanamine. The dicyanimide ion is a chemical having the formula C2N3. It contains two cyanide groups bound to a central nitrogen anion. The chemical is formed by decomposition of 2-cyanoguanidine. It is used extensively as a counterion of organic and inorganic salts, and also as a reactant for the synthesis of various covalent organic structures.