Description

Morpholin-4-Yl-Acetic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring both a morpholine ring and a carboxylic acid functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block in pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those requiring a morpholine moiety for bioactivity or solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a building block for creating complexing agents in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in linking molecules (e.g., drugs to targeting agents) due to its reactive carboxylic acid group.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Morpholin-4-Yl-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	3235-69-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Morpholin-4-yl)acetic acid; 4-Morpholineacetic acid; Morpholinoacetic acid; N-Carboxymethylmorpholine; (Morpholin-4-yl)ethanoic acid; 2-Morpholinoacetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-(4-morpholinyl)-; 3235-69-6 (CAS)
EINECS	221-787-9

Quality Control

Our Morpholin-4-Yl-Acetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results for assay, impurities, and other critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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