tert-Butyl methyl ether PurSolv MS for GC-MS, >99.7%

PurSolv-MS


Properties

Vapour pressure 330 hPa (25 °C)
Autoignition temp. 705°F
Explosion limit 15.1 %
Assay Purity >99.7%
Refractive index n20/D 1.369 (lit.)
B pt. 55-56 °C
M pt. -110 °C
Density 0.74 g/cm3 (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 29091990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number UN2398

Description

Application
It is widely used as a fuel additive in gasoline to improve combustion efficiency and reduce engine knocking as well as a solvent in chemical synthesis.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to increase the octane rating of fuels and promote cleaner burning thereby reducing harmful emissions.

General Description
tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) is a volatile flammable colorless organic compound with a characteristic ether-like odor belonging to the ether family.