tert-Butyl methyl ether for pesticide residue analysis, PurReagent >=99.0%

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Linear Formula:  C5H12O
Molecular Weight:  88.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 1634-04-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 4.05 psi ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 705 °F
Explosion limit 1.5-8.5%(V)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index 1.3680 - 1.3700
B pt. 55-56 °C
M pt. -110 °C
Density 0.7404 g/cm3
Form liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H315
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P303 + P361 + P353
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29091910
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2398

Description

Application
MTBE is used mainly in gasoline blending chemical synthesis extraction and laboratory processes. It is also used as a solvent and in certain organic synthesis and analytical applications.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as an oxygenating and octane-enhancing agent in gasoline helping improve fuel combustion and reduce carbon monoxide emissions. It can also serve as a solvent in chemical and laboratory applications.

General Description
Tert-butyl methyl ether (MTBE) also called methyl tert-butyl ether is a colorless volatile and flammable organic liquid with the formula C5H12O. It is moderately soluble in water and is commonly used as an organic solvent.