Description

2-(Morpholinomethyl)Acrylic Acid is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both a reactive acrylic acid moiety and a morpholine ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced polymers and specialty chemicals with tailored properties. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating functionalized materials, coatings, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug conjugates, leveraging its polymerizable and modifiable functional groups.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a co-monomer to introduce hydrophilic, cross-linking, or reactive sites into acrylic polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings to enhance adhesion, durability, or functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Cross-linking Agent: Imparts cross-linking capabilities in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives, leading to improved film hardness and chemical resistance.
• Hydrogel Production: A critical component in the manufacture of superabsorbent polymers and biomedical hydrogels for controlled drug delivery and wound care applications.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty chelating agents and metal ion scavengers used in water treatment and industrial catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Morpholinomethyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	4432-44-4
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO3
Molecular Weight	171.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)acrylic acid; 2-(Morpholinomethyl)propenoic acid; 4-Morpholinemethylacrylic acid; Acrylic acid, 2-(morpholinomethyl)-; N-(Morpholinomethyl)acrylic acid; 2-Morpholin-4-ylmethyl-acrylic acid; 4432-44-4; 2-(4-Morpholinylmethyl)-2-propenoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Morpholinomethyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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