Morpholine

Morpholine is a colorless, mobile, hygroscopic liquid with a characteristic amine-like odor.

Functions: Catalyst, Corrosion Inhibitor, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Intermediate, Resin Modifier

Chemical Name: Morpholine

Chemical Family: Heterocyclic Amines

End Uses: Acrylic Adhesives, Acrylic Coating, Adjuvants, Analgesics, Anesthetics, Antioxidants, Bactericide, Catalysts, Dye, Fumigants, Herbicide, Insecticides, Optical Brighteners, Plasticizers, Polishes, Sizing Emulsifiers, Steam Boiler Systems, Surfactants, Textile Lubricants, Viscosity Modifiers, Vulcanization Accelerators, Whitening Agents

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Catalyst, Intermediate, Resin Modifier, Emulsifier, Corrosion Inhibitor
Industrial Additives Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Diethylene Imidoxide, Diethylene Oximide, Tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine, Tetrahydro-p-oxazine
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Base Chemicals End Uses
Coating End Applications
Cure Method
Home Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Application Information

A corrosion inhibitor, especially in steam boiler systems; an emulsifier for cosmetics, rubless waxes, and polishes; a separating agent for volatile amines; an intermediate in the manufacture of optical brighteners; an intermediate for textile lubricants, softening agents, adjuvants, whitening agents, sizing emulsifiers, rubber vulcanization accelerators, antioxidants, surface-active agents, plasticizers, viscosity improvers, insecticides, fumigants, herbicides, dyes, catalysts, bactericides, analgesics, anesthetics, and other physiologically active agents.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Availability Information

Morpholine is available in bulk and in 55-gallon drums containing 460 pounds (209 kilograms) net weight.

Other

Appearance
Clear and substantially free of suspended matter
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH11.2-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point129.0 °C°C
Density1.0 g/mLg/mL
Flash Point32.0 °C°CTag Closed cup
Molecular Weight87.0 g/molg/mol
Specific Gravity1.001-1.004-ST-30.31
Viscosity2.0 cStcSt