Synonyms: 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane; Tetrahydro-2H-1,4-oxazine
Molecular Formula: C₄H₉NO
Molecular Weight: 87.12
CAS Number: 110-91-8
EINECS Number: 203-815-1
Applications:
Morpholine is a versatile chemical with a wide range of applications across various industries:
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Rubber Industry: Used as a raw material for manufacturing rubber accelerators (such as NOBS, OTOS, and MDS), sulfurization agents (like DT-DM), and anti-scorching agents.
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Cleaning and Maintenance: Used as a descaling agent and rust inhibitor, especially effective under high-temperature conditions.
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Textile and Dyeing: Used as a textile printing and dyeing agent, optical bleaching agent, and surfactant.
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Chemical Plating and Antioxidants: Used in chemical plating baths and as an antioxidant.
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Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of pesticides, veterinary medicines, and pharmaceuticals.
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Petroleum and Coke Extraction: Used in the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum and coke.
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Other Applications: Used as a deodorizer, brightener, and organic solvent in various industrial processes.
In foreign countries, morpholine is extensively used for rust prevention, descaling, and metal cleaning, particularly in high-temperature applications. It is also used in boiler maintenance as a descaling agent. Due to its unique chemical properties, morpholine has become one of the most important fine petrochemical products.