Description

(R)-4-Benzyl-3-Cyanomethylmorpholine is a high-purity chiral morpholine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of novel therapeutic agents, including potential CNS drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in catalytic systems to induce enantioselectivity in chemical reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for method development and synthetic chemistry studies in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-4-Benzyl-3-Cyanomethylmorpholine
CAS No.	917572-29-3
Molecular Formula	C13H16N2O
Molecular Weight	216.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-4-Benzyl-3-(cyanomethyl)morpholine; (3R)-4-Benzyl-3-(cyanomethyl)morpholine; (R)-4-Benzyl-3-(cyanomethyl)-morpholine; (R)-4-Benzylmorpholine-3-acetonitrile; Morpholine, 4-benzyl-3-(cyanomethyl)-, (3R)-; (R)-3-(Cyanomethyl)-4-benzylmorpholine
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Quality Control

Our (R)-4-Benzyl-3-Cyanomethylmorpholine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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