| Formula / Notation | C4H9NO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 110-91-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 87.12 |
| Melting Point | 23.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 264 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Morpholine appears as a colorless liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 100 °F. Corrosive to tissue. Less dense than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chem... |
| Also Known As | 110-91-8; 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane; Diethylene oximide; Tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine; Diethylenimide oxide; Diethyleneimide oxide; Diethylene imidoxide; Drewamine; Tetrahydro-2H-1,4-oxazine; Tetrahydro-p-oxazine |
| Category | Bases & Alkalis |
What is Morpholine?
Morpholine is an organic heteromonocyclic compound whose six-membered ring contains four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom that lies opposite to each other; the parent compound of the morpholine family. It is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent and a member of morpholines. It is a conjugate base of a morpholinium.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: morpholine
Other Names / Synonyms: 110-91-8; 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane; Diethylene oximide; Tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine; Diethylenimide oxide; Diethyleneimide oxide; Diethylene imidoxide; Drewamine; Tetrahydro-2H-1,4-oxazine; Tetrahydro-p-oxazine
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 23.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 264 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Molecular Weight | 87.12 |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Morpholine appears as a colorless liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 100 °F. Corrosive to tissue. Less dense than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chem... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Morpholine is an organic heteromonocyclic compound whose six-membered ring contains four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom that lies opposite to each other; the parent compound of the morpholine family. It is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent and a member of morpholines. It is a conjugate base of a morpholinium.
Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.
Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Morpholine is: C4H9NO