morpholine

/mɔrˈfoʊlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C4H9NO.

“The chemist studied the properties of morpholine in the laboratory.”

2. noun

A type of heterocyclic amine.

“The researcher used morpholine as a reference compound in her experiment.”

3. chemistry

A six-membered ring with the formula C4H9NO.

“Morpholine is a common intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds.”

Synonyms

  • piperidine
  • pyrrolidine