Description

4-Morpholinemethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block and intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a morpholine ring and a hydroxymethyl group, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce morpholine-based functionalities into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and as a component of corrosion inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the morpholine moiety enhances biological activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins, improving flexibility and adhesion properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Morpholinemethanol
CAS No.	4432-43-3
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Morpholin-4-ylmethanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)morpholine; N-(Hydroxymethyl)morpholine; Morpholine-4-methanol; 4-Morpholinecarbinol; N-Morpholinemethanol; 4-Morpholinylmethanol
EINECS	224-635-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Morpholinemethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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