{"id":42783,"date":"2023-04-17T10:13:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T02:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/archives\/42783"},"modified":"2024-03-15T10:01:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T02:01:18","slug":"n-formylmorpholine-nfm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/archives\/42783","title":{"rendered":"N-Formylmorpholine (NFm)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">N-formylmorpholine (NFm) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C5H9NO. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is a colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a mint-like odor. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is a strong base used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">N-Formylmorpholine is also used as a corrosion inhibitor and stabilizer for polymers. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFm is formed by the reaction of morpholine and formic acid. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This reaction is usually carried out in the presence of a catalyst such as an acid or a base. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFm is a hazardous substance which may be harmful if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFm can also cause skin and eye burns. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If ingested, NFm can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Inhalation of high concentrations of NFm can cause central nervous system depression leading to dizziness, headache and loss of consciousness. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFm is a flammable liquid that can be ignited by heat, sparks or open flame. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is also a strong oxidizing agent that can react with other chemicals to form explosive mixtures. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFm must be handled with care and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and sources of ignition. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It should be kept in an airtight container and should not be mixed with other chemicals without consulting the Safety Data Sheet. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you come into contact with NFm, you should immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash your skin with soap and water. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you inhale NFm, you should remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you have ingested NFm, you should call a poison control center or seek medical attention immediately.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"bt-video-container\"><div style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-42783-1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/video\/N-formylmorpholine.mp4?_=1\" \/>N-Formylmorpholine is a colorless to yellowish solid or liquid that is odorless.<br \/>It is used for desulfurization of natural gas, synthesis gas, flue gas, natural gas condensate and gasoline, etc.; it is the extraction solvent of petroleum aromatics device and can be used for recovery of aromatics by extractive distillation, which has good selectivity, thermal and chemical stability, non-toxicity and non-corrosion. It is a widely used solvent for recovering aromatics. It is an excellent non-protonic solvent with high solubility and selectivity for aromatics, and its mixtures have been successfully used in aromatics extraction process and butene thickening process.<br \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here is a summary of the hazard information for NFm:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul class=\" list-paddingleft-2\">\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hazard level:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Flammable liquids, strong alkalis, oxidizers<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hazard signs:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NFPA 704: 3, 2, 1;<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Human Resource Management Information System: 3, 2, 1;<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">WHMIS: D2B, C, 1R<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Potential health effects:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Irritation to eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin and eyes;<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Skin and eye burns;<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">central nervous system depression; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">dizziness, headache, and loss of consciousness<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">First Aid:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If swallowed, call a Poison Control Center or seek medical attention immediately. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Firefighting measures:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Extinguish fire with water fog, foam or dry chemical. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Do not use a water jet as it may spread the fire. <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Accidental Release Procedures:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Contain and isolate spills. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Evacuate and ventilate area. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Use personal protective equipment. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Absorb with inert material and dispose of properly. <\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Storage and Handling:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and ignition. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Keep in an airtight container. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Do not mix with other chemicals without first consulting the Safety Data Sheet. <\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Transportation:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shipping in compliance with all applicable regulations. <\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Regulatory Information:<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Listed as a hazardous substance by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Listed as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><\/h5>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>N-formylmorpholine (NFm) is a chemical compound with th&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[14547],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42783"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46431,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42783\/revisions\/46431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.newtopchem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}