Morpholine

Morpholine

AKA “110-91-8, 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane, Diethylene oximide, Tetrahydro-1, 4-oxazine, Diethylenimide oxide, Diethyleneimide oxide, Diethylene imidoxide, Drewamine, Tetrahydro-2H-1”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Morpholine

AKA: 110-91-8, 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane, Diethylene oximide, Tetrahydro-1, 4-oxazine, Diethylenimide oxide, Diethyleneimide oxide, Diethylene imidoxide, Drewamine, Tetrahydro-2H-1

Ingredient · Buffering · EWG: 7

Synthetic

Not Clean

Morpholine is an organic heteromonocyclic compound whose six-membered ring contains four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom that lies opposite to each other; the parent compound of the morpholine family. It is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent and a member of morpholines. It is a conjugate base of a morpholinium.

Solubility Soluble (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C4H9NO

Mol. Weight

87.12

CAS #

110-91-8

Form

Liquid

State

Morpholine appears as a colorless liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 100 °F. Corrosive to tissue. Less dense than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chemical

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Functions

Buffering

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Maintains optimal pH

Traditional Use

Developed in the early 20th century as an organic compound in industrial chemistry. Adopted in cosmetics as a pH adjuster and buffering agent, particularly in formulations requiring stable acidity control.