1,2-Dimorpholinoethane

1,2-Dimorpholinoethane is an organic chemical and specifically a nitrogen-oxygen heterocyclic compound. 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 CAS Registry Number 1723-94-0 and is TSCA and REACH registered and on EINECS with the number 217-026-5. The IUPAC name is 4-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)morpholine and the chemical formula C10H20N2O2.

Synonyms
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 * 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.