Description

2-(2-Methoxyethyl)Morpholine is a versatile heterocyclic building block and organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, combining morpholine and methoxyethyl functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring morpholine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure can contribute to biological activity and systemic properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, catalyst, or functional monomer in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers to modify flexibility, adhesion, or reactivity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial coatings due to potential film-forming and passivating properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in organometallic chemistry and catalysis as a precursor for nitrogen-oxygen chelating ligands.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic transformations, including alkylation, acylation, and ring-opening reactions, to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Methoxyethyl)Morpholine
CAS No.	959238-10-9
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methoxyethyl)morpholine; N-(2-Methoxyethyl)morpholine; Morpholine, 2-(2-methoxyethyl)-; 2-Morpholinoethyl methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Methoxyethyl)Morpholine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by chromatography (GC/HPLC) to ensure it meets exacting standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4550 - 1.4590
Density (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030 g/mL

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