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Morpholine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Morpholine is a common additive for pH adjustment in both fossil fuel and nuclear power plant steam systems. It is widely used in organic synthesis as a building block in the preparation of the antibiotic linezolid, the anticancer agent gefitinib and the analgesic dextromoramide. It is also used as a solvent in chemical reactions and in the preparation of enamines. Further, it serves as a chemical emulsifier in the process of waxing fruit.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Morpholine is a common additive for pH adjustment in both fossil fuel and nuclear power plant steam systems. It is widely used in organic synthesis as a building block in the preparation of the antibiotic linezolid, the anticancer agent gefitinib and the analgesic dextromoramide. It is also used as a solvent in chemical reactions and in the preparation of enamines. Further, it serves as a chemical emulsifier in the process of waxing fruit.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -5°C |
| Density | 1.007 |
| Boiling Point | 129°C |
| Flash Point | 35°C (95°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Odor | Amine-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.454 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN2054 |
| Beilstein | 102549 |
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Safety and Handling
- Morpholine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H361fd-Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Morpholine
RUO – Research Use Only