Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
110-91-8
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO
Molecular Weight
87.12g/mol
Synonym

1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane; Tetrahydro-2H-1,4-oxazine; BASF 238; Diethylene Imidoxide; Diethylene oximide; Diethylenimide oxide; Drewamine; NSC 9376; Tetrahydro-p-isoxazine

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Morpholine is a six-membered heterocyclic organic compound containing both nitrogen and oxygen atoms in its ring (C₄H₉NO). It is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid with mild amine properties and good solubility in water. Morpholine is commonly used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, corrosion inhibitors, and as a solvent due to its balanced basicity and stability.