119844-66-5 | (5S)-5-Methylmorpholin-3-one

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	98%	in stock	$18.00	$13.00
250mg	98%	in stock	$28.00	$19.00
1g	95%	in stock	$38.00	$27.00
5g	98%	in stock	$167.00	$117.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA33217
• Chemical Name: (5S)-5-Methylmorpholin-3-one
• CAS Number: 119844-66-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 115.1305
• MDL Number: MFCD28130027
• SMILES: C[C@H]1COCC(=O)N1

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 103
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• XLogP3: -0.4

Upstream Synthesis Route

(S)-5-Methylmorpholin-3-one, also known as N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMO), finds extensive applications as a versatile oxidizing agent in various chemical synthesis processes. Its unique chemical structure and properties make it a valuable reagent in organic chemistry. NMO is commonly used in the selective oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds under mild and neutral conditions. It serves as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional oxidants like chromium-based reagents. Additionally, NMO can facilitate the conversion of sulfides to sulfoxides and the synthesis of lactams from amino alcohols. Its utility extends to the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and the oxidation of heteroatoms in organic molecules. The efficient and selective oxidation capabilities of (S)-5-Methylmorpholin-3-one make it a crucial tool for researchers and synthetic chemists in the development of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.