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N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide, commonly abbreviated as NMO, is a metabolite of (M723725).
N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide is commonly used to dissolve cellulose and dissolve hard protein.
NMO is used as a nonmetallic catalyst for the silicidation of ketones.
Pro-oxidant for Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation in ionic liquids
NMO is a non-metallic catalyst used for the cyanosilylation of ketones. Co-oxidant for gentle asymmetric dihydroxylation reactions in ionic liquids.