Description

3-(Methoxymethyl)-Morpholine Hcl is a versatile organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its value lies in its functionalized morpholine core, which is a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry for modulating the physicochemical and biological properties of drug candidates. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the morpholine moiety's bioactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating novel chemical libraries and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in lead optimization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a component in organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methoxymethyl)-Morpholine Hcl
CAS No.	955400-08-5
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	181.66 g/mol (Free base: 145.20 g/mol)
Synonyms	3-(Methoxymethyl)morpholine hydrochloride; Morpholine, 3-(methoxymethyl)-, hydrochloride; 4-(Methoxymethyl)morpholine HCl (tautomer); 3-Methoxymethylmorpholine HCl; 955400-08-5; 3-Methoxymethylmorpholine hydrochloride salt
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Methoxymethyl)-Morpholine Hcl is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), related substances, residual solvents, and appearance is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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