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tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L14030AU
Description
Used as a chromatography solvent. Acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline(oxygenates).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsUsed as a chromatography solvent. Acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline(oxygenates).
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and ethyl ether. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. It is hygroscopic in nature.
Specifications
tert-Butyl methyl ether | |
0.742 | |
1000 mL | |
Mild | |
C5H12O | |
UN2350 | |
tert-butyl methyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether, mtbe, methyl t-butyl ether, t-butyl methyl ether, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl, methyl-tert-butyl ether, methyl-t-butyl ether, 2-methyl-2-methoxypropane | |
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-methoxy-2-methylpropane | |
15413 | |
88.15 |
-109°C | |
55°C to 56°C | |
−25°C (−13°F) | |
1.369 | |
MFCD00008812 | |
146032 | |
Miscible with ethanol and ethyl ether. Immiscible with water. | |
CC(C)(C)OC | |
88.15 | |
CHEBI:27642 | |
0.99 |
Chemical Identifiers
C5H12O | |
MFCD00008812 | |
tert-butyl methyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether, mtbe, methyl t-butyl ether, t-butyl methyl ether, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl, methyl-tert-butyl ether, methyl-t-butyl ether, 2-methyl-2-methoxypropane | |
CHEBI:27642 | |
CC(C)(C)OC |
88.15 | |
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
15413 | |
2-methoxy-2-methylpropane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H315
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H315-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYL METHYL ETHER
EINECSNumber : 216-653-1
RTECSNumber : KN5250000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only