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CAS name |
tert.-butyl methyl ether |
CAS number |
1634-04-4 |
Formula |
C5H12O |
Structure
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Brands |
DRIVERON®
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REACH registration status |
registered |
Code |
MTBE |
Synonyms |
MTBE
Methyl-tert.-butylether
2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane
C4 Chemicals
Fuel |
Molecular weight |
88.15 g/mol |
Comment |
Methyl-tert-butyl ether/MTBE is a flammable, non auto-oxidizable, clear, colourless liquid of low viscosity with a characteristic terpene-like odour. It is miscible with organic solvents in all ratios, partly miscible with water. MTBE is chemically stable in alkaline medium as well as in the presence of weak acids, air and oxygen.
Application: organic compound, Ether of acyclic hydrocarbon, Fuel additive, octane improver, Automotive, Automotive and car making |
Description |
MTBE is mainly a component in gasoline enhancing octane properties. A minor use for high purity MTBE is as a process solvent for production of various products. |
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