AC-10920 - n-2-chloroethylmorpholine-hydrochloride-99 | 3647-69-6

Applications 4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine is used in the preparation of potential DNA cross-linking antitumor agents as well as synthetic opiate analogues. 4-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholine may possess sickle-cell hemoglobin aggregation inhibiting-activity.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
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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.