4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine hydrochloride

CAS: 3647-69-6

Ref. 3D-FC34723

Product Information

• Name: 4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine hydrochloride
• Synonyms: 2-Morpholinoethyl chloridehydrochloride, 1-(Morpholin-4-yl)-2-chloroethane hydrochloride, 1-Chloro-2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane monohydrochloride, 1-Chloro-2-morpholinoethane hydrochloride, 2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethyl chloride hydrochloride, 2-(N-Morpholino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride, 2-Morpholinoethyl chloride hydrochloride, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Mopholine Hydrochloride, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Morpholin-4-Ium, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Morpholine Hydrochloride, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Morpholine Hydrochloride (1:1), 4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine monohydrochloride, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholinium chloride, Morpholine, 4-(2-chloroethyl)-, hydrochloride, Morpholine, 4-(2-chloroethyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1), Morpholinoethyl chloride hydrochloride, N-(2-Chloroethyl) morpholine HCl, N-(β-Chloroethyl)morpholine hydrochloride, β-Morpholinoethyl chloride hydrochloride
• CAS: 3647-69-6

Description

4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine hydrochloride (PCEM) is a potent and selective inhibitor of bacterial topoisomerase IV. The compound has been found to have no effect on the mammalian enzyme, but does inhibit growth in bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. PCEM exhibits good stability in organic solvents, including water, and is not toxic to mammals at high doses. The compound has been used as an antibacterial agent in pharmaceutical preparations.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.08 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂ClNO•HCl
• Color/Form: Powder