Description

3-Methylmorpholine is a versatile heterocyclic amine and a key organic intermediate with significant industrial utility. Its properties as a strong base and highly volatile organic solvent make it a valuable reagent and catalyst in complex chemical syntheses. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking efficient and reliable building blocks for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial base catalyst and intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for morpholine-based drugs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a catalyst and curing agent in the manufacture of polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis: Functions as a versatile solvent and base in various organic reactions, including alkylations and acylations.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed as an additive in industrial fluids and coatings to provide protective properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard reagent in laboratories for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylmorpholine
CAS No.	42185-06-8
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO
Molecular Weight	101.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylmorpholine; N-Methylmorpholine (Note: often used interchangeably but technically distinct); 3-Methyltetrahydro-1,4-oxazine; Morpholine, 3-methyl-; 1,4-Oxazine, tetrahydro-3-methyl-; NMM (common abbreviation); 3-MM; 42185-06-8
EINECS	255-697-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylmorpholine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting ≥99.0% purity (by GC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request, supporting compliance in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4330 - 1.4360
Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.920 g/mL
Boiling Point	113 - 115 °C

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