N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide

Lyocell Fiber Production: Used as the primary direct solvent to dissolve wood pulp cellulose for spinning regenerated cellulosic fibers and films.
Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a co-oxidant (often with TPAP or Osmium tetroxide) for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls in drug manufacturing.
Industrial Solvent: utilized in the extraction and processing of varied natural polymers and high-performance engineering plastics.

NMMO, NMO, 4-Methylmorpholine 4-oxide, 4-Methylmorpholine N-oxide.

CAS: 7529-22-8
EC: 231-391-8
Sectors: Textiles, Leather & Paper, Pharma & Healthcare

N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) is a high-performance cyclic amine oxide widely recognized as a specialized industrial solvent. Typically supplied as a 50% aqueous solution or high-purity monohydrate, it exhibits exceptional solvency power for difficult-to-dissolve polymers. This chemical serves as the primary non-derivatizing solvent in the sustainable production of Lyocell fibers, allowing for the direct dissolution of cellulose. Its ability to process high-molecular-weight polysaccharides without chemical modification makes it a cornerstone of green textile chemistry. In organic synthesis, NMMO functions as a mild co-oxidant for the regeneration of catalysts in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates. It is highly valued for its biodegradability and high recovery rates within closed-loop industrial manufacturing systems.

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