The Uses Of Morpholine

Morpholine is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid bearing the chemical formula O(CH2CH2)2NH. In appearance, it is colorless, clear and free of suspended matter. It has a characteristic amine odor that is detectable above 0.1 ppm. Morpholine has a maximum water content of 0.3%.
Morpholine is mainly used as an additive in the steam systems of large power plants and refineries. It is often added in parts per million concentrations to adjust the pH levels in water that runs in the steam systems because it behaves exactly like water and also has volatility similar to water. Due to its similar volatility, it breaks up evenly in both water and steam phases which helps prevent corrosion through out the system, keeping the pH level in check.

Globally, Morpholine is also used as an emulsifier to wax fruits. By nature, almost all fruits already have a protective coating on them, but this layer wears off after being cleaned for the packing procedure. Morpholine is added in the form of a wax like substance as morpholine oleate because it dissolves well and hence can be applied evenly as a water-based liquid. Once the layer present on the fruit gets dried, only trace levels of Morpholine will be left behind. Morpholine is used for waxing fruits to help them last longer and remain fresh even during prolonged transit. It also serves as a protective coating to prevent the fruits from getting contaminated by pests and diseases.

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Product Identification:
CAS: 110-91-8
Synonym: Diethylene oxide; tetrahydro-p-isoxazine
Molecular Weight: 87.12 grams/mole

Physical and Chemical Properties:
Appearance                                 :  clear, colorless liquid
Odor                                           : Characteristic amine odor. Odor is detectable above 0.1 ppm
Purity (by G.C.)                           :  99.00% min.
Water Content                             : 0.3% max.
Metoxyethanole                           : 0.5% max.
1,2 Ethanediamine                       : 0.3% max.
Ethylmorpholine                          : 0.2% max.
Color (Apha)                              : 15 Apha max.

Physical and Chemical Properties may vary depending on customer’s requirement.


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