N-Methylmorpholine N-Oxide

• CAT Number: R056913
• CAS Number: 7529-22-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 117.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Methylmorpholine 4-Oxide; 4-Methylmorpholine Oxide; 4-Methylmorpholine N-Oxide; N-Methylmorpholine Oxide; N-methylmorpholine N-Oxide; NMMO; NMO; NSC 73198; NSC 82153
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-4-oxidomorpholin-4-ium
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(7)2-4-8-5-3-6/h2-5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: LFTLOKWAGJYHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C[N+]1(CCOCC1)[O-]

N-Methylmorpholine N-Oxide (NMMO) (Cat No.: R056913) is a versatile organic compound commonly used as a solvent in the synthesis of cellulose derivatives and other polymers. It is a powerful nucleophilic reagent and acts as a mild oxidizing agent in various chemical processes. NMMO is essential in the production of regenerated cellulose fibers, such as Lyocell, and is also employed in research on solubilizing proteins and other biopolymers. Its environmentally friendly properties make it a valuable tool in green chemistry applications.