tert-Butyl methyl ether PurSolv HS GC-Headspace tested

PurSolv


Properties

Vapour pressure 268 hPa ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 460 °C
Explosion limit 1.5-8.5 % (v/v)
Assay Purity ?99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.369(lit.)
B pt. 55.3 °C/1013 hPa
M pt. -108.6 °C
Density 0.74 g/cm3 at 20 °C
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 2909 19 90
Flash point -28 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2398

Description

Application
It is widely used as a high-octane gasoline additive to boost performance and reduce emissions and also serves as a solvent in organic synthesis and extraction processes.

Purpose
MTBE enhances fuel combustion efficiency by increasing octane rating and oxygen content while its chemical stability makes it suitable for lab use in reactions under neutral or mildly acidic conditions.

General Description
tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) with the formula CHO is a colorless volatile and flammable liquid with a distinctive ether-like or turpentine odor low viscosity and limited solubility in water (about 26 gL at 20C).