2-(Morpholin-4-yl)acetic acid hydrochloride (CAS 89531-58-8)

2-(Morpholin-4-yl)acetic acid hydrochloride is a molecular compound characterized by the presence of a morpholine ring, a versatile heterocycle containing both nitrogen and oxygen atoms, attached through an ethylene bridge to an acetic acid moiety, which is further modified to its hydrochloride salt form to enhance solubility and stability. This structural configuration confers upon the molecule unique chemical properties, making it an important reagent in the synthesis of various organic compounds. The morpholine moiety serves as a non-classical bioisostere, providing polarity and hydrogen bonding capacity, which is in the development of novel organic molecules with potential applications in chemical research. The acetic acid segment, on the other hand, introduces carboxylic acid functionality, allowing for further derivatization or conjugation reactions. In research applications, this compound is often utilized as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, exploiting its reactive sites for nucleophilic substitution reactions or as a ligand in coordination chemistry to study metal complex formation. Its role in research emphasizes the exploration of chemical space for the development of new materials, catalysts, or organic synthesis methodologies.