tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Synonym: MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3COCH3
Molecular Weight: 88.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 1634-04-4
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 14.78 psi ( 55°C) |
| Water Solubility | 51 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Autoignition temp. | 705°F |
| Explosion limit | 15.1 % |
| Assay Purity | >=99 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.369 |
| B pt. | 55-56°C |
| M pt. | -110°C |
| Density | 0.740 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 | 29091990 |
| Flash point | -27°F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 2398 |
Description
Application
It is mainly added to gasoline to increase oxygen content which helps improve combustion efficiency and reduce engine knocking.
Purpose
Its primary purpose is to lower harmful emissions like carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust.
General Description
tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) is a volatile flammable colorless liquid ether with a distinctive odor commonly used as a fuel additive.
Documents
| SDS | |
| COA | |
| Specification | |
| Bulk quote order form | |
| Sample COA |