Applications
4-Methylmorpholine N-oxide acts as a non-metallic catalyst for the cyanosilylation of ketones. It is also employed as a co-oxidant for Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation in ionic liquids. It serves as a solvent in the Lyocell process to produce tencel fiber. Further, it is used in the preparation of aldehydes from primary alcohols in the presence of tetrapropylammonium perruthenate.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethers and dimethylsulfoxide.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.