Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of 4-(2-Chloroacetyl)morpholine CAS 1440-61-5
4-(2-Chloroacetyl)morpholine is an α-chloroacetamide derivative featuring a morpholine ring attached to a chloroacetyl group. The reactive chlorine atom makes it an effective electrophile for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of the morpholinocarbonylmethyl moiety.
This compound serves as a useful intermediate in the construction of various nitrogen-containing molecules. Aure Chemical provides consistent quality material suitable for fine chemical synthesis and laboratory applications.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 1440-61-5 |
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| EC No. | 215-880-3 |
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| Linear Formula | C6H10ClNO2 |
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| Molecular Weight | 163.60 |
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| Appearance | White to off-white or light yellow crystalline solid |
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| Melting Point | 26-30 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 152-160 °C at 6 Torr (lit.) |
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| Density | 1.257 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Soluble in common organic solvents such as chloroform and methanol |
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| Storage Conditions | Keep in a cool, dry place, sealed tightly, protected from light and moisture |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: Acts as an electrophilic acylating agent for the introduction of morpholinocarbonylmethyl groups via nucleophilic substitution.
Fine chemical intermediate: Used in the preparation of specialty amides and functionalized derivatives in fine chemical production.
Pharmaceutical intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules.
Laboratory research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes and molecular modifications.
Process development: Supports route optimization involving chloroacetamide coupling or alkylation steps.
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Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical offers material with high purity and reliable batch-to-batch consistency for use in organic intermediate applications.
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Packaging and technical service: Customized packaging in 1 kg to 25 kg sizes with inner liners, supported by responsive technical communication.
