Description

(R)-2-Methyl-Morpholine is a chiral, non-racemic morpholine derivative of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block and ligand, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials.

Application

• As a chiral auxiliary or ligand in asymmetric catalysis for pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Key chiral intermediate in the production of enantiomerically pure Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for the development of novel agrochemicals and fine chemicals.
• Use in academic and industrial research for method development in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Potential application in the synthesis of chiral ionic liquids or specialty polymers.
• As a resolving agent or a precursor for other chiral amines and heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Methyl-Morpholine
CAS No.	168038-14-0
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO
Molecular Weight	101.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Methylmorpholine; (R)-2-Methyltetrahydro-1,4-oxazine; (2R)-2-Methylmorpholine; (R)-(-)-2-Methylmorpholine; Morpholine, 2-methyl-, (2R)-; Tetrahydro-2-methyl-1,4-oxazine, (R)-; (R)-2-Methyl-1,4-oxazinan
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Methyl-Morpholine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific chiral purity, chemical purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its basic nature and solubility in organic solvents, keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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