1,2-Dimorpholinoethane is an organic chemical and specifically a nitrogen-oxygen

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. At room temperature it is a solid with a melting point of 75 °C. It has two tertiary amines in the same molecule meaning it is ideal for use as a polyurethane catalyst. It has the

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1723-94-0 and is

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with the number 217-026-5. The IUPAC name is 4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)morpholine and the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₀N₂O₂.

Synonyms

Section reference. * 4,4'-Ethylenedimorpholine * 4,4'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bismorpholine * Morpholine, 4,4'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis- * 1,2-Di-N-morpholinylethane * Morpholine,4,4'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis- * Morpholine, 4,4'-ethylenedi-

Uses and synthesis

As the molecule has two tertiary nitrogen atoms in the molecule, the substance finds use as a catalyst for polyurethane including PU foams. 1,2-Dimorpholinoethane has been used to make transition metal complexes. As there are two nitrogen atoms in the molecule it acts as a bidentate ligand in these complexes. These complexes have then be used in antibacterial applications.

Toxicity

The toxicity of the compound and tertiary amines in general has been studied and published.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dimorpholinoethane, 1, 2- Catalysis Heterocyclic compounds with 2 rings Tertiary amines 4-Morpholinyl compounds