Synonym(s)
1,4-oxazinan; CAS number: 110-91-8; Diethylene imide oxide; Diethylene oximide; Morpholiniun; tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine; Tetrahydro-p-oxazine
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Morpholine, a derivative of diethanolamine (DEA), is an organic, heterocyclic, liquid with an ammonia-like odour and the molecular formula C4H9NO. Morpholine is soluble in water, ethanol and acids. The saturated six-membered ring contains both an ether group and a secondary amine group.
Morpholine is used in industry as a solvent for waxes, resins and shellac. Morpholine is a starting product in the production of various types of waxes, resins and shellac. Drugs such as Bufexamac, Fenclofenac, Naproxen, Timolol and others. Fatty acid morpholine salts are used as emulsifiers.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1202
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