CAS 622-40-2: 4-Morpholineethanol

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Applications 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)morpholine is a morphiline derivative used in the preparation of ester prodrugs of naproxen. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)morpholine was also shown to induce repair in rat hepatocyte primary culture/DNA. References Conaway, C.C. et al.: Mutat. Res. Gen. Toxicol. Test., 136, 153 (1984); Tsai, S.-W. et al.: Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 74, 751 (1999);

2-Morpholinoethan-1-ol

2-Morpholinoethanol is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme nitric oxide synthase, which is involved in the synthesis of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an important molecule that regulates many physiological processes, such as inflammation and blood flow. 2-Morpholinoethanol has been shown to have high resistance to thermal expansion, due to its intramolecular hydrogen bonding. It also inhibits the activity of amine oxidases, which are enzymes that catalyze reactions involving amines and oxygen. The mechanism of action of 2-morpholinoethanol has been studied by using group P2 fatty acids and amines as substrates for nitric oxide synthase.

4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)morpholine is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.