Description

3-(4-Morpholinyl)Butanoic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring a morpholine ring linked to a butanoic acid chain, serving as a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity material is essential for research and development chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is paramount for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring morpholine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the morpholine moiety can enhance biological activity and systemic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering solubility, adhesion, or reactivity for advanced material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes to construct complex heterocycles and other sophisticated organic structures in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Morpholinyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	767240-85-7
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO3
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Morpholinebutanoic Acid; 3-(Morpholin-4-yl)butanoic Acid; γ-Morpholinobutyric Acid; 4-(3-Carboxypropyl)morpholine; Butanoic acid, 3-(4-morpholinyl)-; NSC 83692; 3-Morpholin-4-yl-butyric acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Morpholinyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH, and can provide material suitable for cGMP manufacturing 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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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