2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is an acronym for dimorpholinodiethyl ether but is almost always referred to as DMDEE (pronounced dumdee) in the polyurethane industry.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is an organic chemical, specifically a nitrogen-oxygen heterocycle with tertiary amine functionality.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is a catalyst used mainly to produce polyurethane foam.
CAS: 6425-39-4
MF: C12H24N2O3
MW: 244.33
EINECS: 229-194-7
Synonyms
2,2'-DIMORPHOLINODIETHYL ET;4,4'-(Oxydiethylene)bis(morpholine);Bis(morpholinoethyl)ether;Einecs 229-194-7;Morpholine, 4,4'-(oxydiethylene)di-;Nsc 28749;4,4'-(Oxydiethylene)dimorpholine;2,2-Dimorpholinodiet;6425-39-4;Morpholine, 4,4'-(oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl)bis-;Bis(2-morpholinoethyl) Ether;Dimorpholinodiethyl ether;2,2-Dimorpholinodiethylether;4,4'-(Oxybis(ethane-2,1-diyl))dimorpholine;4,4'-(Oxydiethylene)bis(morpholine);2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether;4-[2-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)ethyl]morpholine;Bis(morpholinoethyl)ether;UNII-5BH27U8GG4;Morpholine, 4,4'-(oxydiethylene)di-;5BH27U8GG4;DTXSID9042170;4,4'-(Oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl)bismorpholine;4,4'-(Oxydiethylene)dimorpholine;EINECS 229-194-7;bis(morpholinoethyl) ether;NSC 2874;NSC-28749;.beta.,.beta.'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether;DTXCID7022170;EC 229-194-7;DI(2-MORPHOLINOETHYL) ETHER;BIS(2-(4-MORPHOLINO)ETHYL) ETHER;2,2'-Dimorpholinyldiethyl ether;4,4'-(Oxydiethylene)bis[morpholine];DMDEE;MFCD00072740;JCDMDEE;Lupragen N 106;JEFFCAT DMDEE;DABCO DMDEE catalyst;2,2'dimorpholinodiethylether;2,2'-dimorpholinodiethylether;2,2-dimorpholinodiethyl ether;SCHEMBL111438;bis-(2-morpholinoethyl) ether;CHEMBL3187951;Morpholine,4'-(oxydiethylene)di-;Bis[2-(N-morpholino)ethyl] ether;beta,beta'-dimorpholinodiethyl ether;Morpholine, 4,4'(oxydiethylene)di;NSC28749;4,4'(Oxydiethylene)bis(morpholine);Tox21_301312;AC-374;AKOS015915238;Bis(2-morpholinoethyl) ether (DMDEE);NCGC00255846-01;AS-15429;4,4'-(oxydiethane-2,1-diyl)dimorpholine;CAS-6425-39-4;Morpholine, 4,4'(oxydi2,1ethanediyl)bis;DB-054635;Morpholine,4'-(oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl)bis-;B1784;CS-0077139;NS00005825;4,4'-(3-Oxapentane-1,5-diyl)bismorpholine;Bis(2-morpholinoethyl) ether (DMDEE), 97%;4,4'-(Oxybis(ethane-2,1-diyl))dimorpholine;D78314;4,4'-(Oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl)bismorpholine, 97%;4,4'-(2,2'-oxybis(ethane-2,1-diyl))dimorpholine;Q21034660
The IUPAC name is 2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) and the chemical formula C12H24N2O3.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) tends to be used in one-component rather than 2-component polyurethane systems.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE)'s use has been investigated in polyurethanes for controlled drug release and also adhesives for medical applications.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) 's use as a catalyst including the kinetics and thermodynamics have been studied and reported on extensively.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is a popular catalyst along with DABCO.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is a reactive chemical agent that has been used as a sealant for the insulation and maintenance of joints.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) reacts with water vapor or moisture in the air, which causes it to harden.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is also known as DMDE and has been used in analytical chemistry as an optimal reagent for reactions with high resistance.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is a divalent hydrocarbon molecule with two hydroxy groups on its backbone.
The reaction products of 2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) are viscosity and reaction solution.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) can be used in coatings due to its reactivity.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is an amine based catalyst that is also known as dimorpholino-diethyl ether.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) can act as a catalyst for blowing reactions and facilitates the process of polymeric curing.
2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) Chemical Properties
Melting point: -28 °C
Boiling point: 309 °C (lit.)
Density: 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure: 66Pa at 20℃
Refractive index: n20/D 1.484(lit.)
Fp: 295 °F
Storage temp.: 2-8°C
Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Form: Oil
pka: 6.92±0.10(Predicted)
Color: Pale Brown to Light Brown
Water Solubility: 100g/L at 20℃
InChIKey: ZMSQJSMSLXVTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 0.5 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference: 6425-39-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) (6425-39-4)
Uses
Catalyst for flexible polyester foams, molded foams, and moisture-cured foams and coatings. Good blowing catalyst that does not cause cross-linking.
Toxicity
The material has been in use for some time and so the toxicity is generally well understood.
However, some sources say toxicity data is limited and work continues to acquire the necessary data and publish to ensure 2,2'-Dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE) is in the public domain.