tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) PurCert Standard for GC
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Synonym: MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3COCH3
Molecular Weight: 88.15
CAS Number: 1634-04-4
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 14.78 psi ( 55 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 705 °F |
| Explosion limit | 15.1 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.369 |
| B pt. | 55-56 °C |
| M pt. | -110°C |
| Density | 0.74 g/mL |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225,H315 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P303 + P361 + P353 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29091990 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Applications of tert-Butyl Methyl Ether (MTBE) Short Used as an organic solvent in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Used as a fuel additive (oxygenate) to improve combustion and reduce emissions in gasoline. Used for extraction and purification of organic compounds in laboratories. Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Purpose
For R&D
General Description
tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CHO. It is an ether formed from tert-butyl alcohol and methanol.
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