Description

n-Butylmorpholine is a versatile tertiary amine and organic solvent with significant industrial utility. Its combination of strong basicity and excellent solvating power makes it a valuable intermediate and reaction medium in chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a non-nucleophilic base or a polar aprotic solvent.

Application

• As a catalyst and acid scavenger in polyurethane foam production and other polymerization reactions.
• Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and additive in industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Employed as a solvent and reaction medium for organic synthesis, particularly where a strong, non-nucleophilic base is required.
• Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals (e.g., herbicides, fungicides).
• Used in the formulation of gasoline additives and other fuel system cleaners.
• Acts as a selective extractant in the separation and purification of metals and acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butylmorpholine
CAS No.	1005-67-0
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO
Molecular Weight	143.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butylmorpholine; N-Butylmorpholine; Morpholine, 4-butyl-; Butylmorpholine; NBM; 1005-67-0; 4-n-Butylmorpholine
EINECS	213-710-5

Quality Control

Our n-Butylmorpholine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC), to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4400 - 1.4440
Density (20°C)	0.900 - 0.920 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.