tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%
tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%
tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%
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tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%

CAS: 1634-04-4 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1634-04-4
IUPAC Name2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Molecular FormulaC5H12O
InChI KeyBZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC(C)(C)C
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥98.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Assay from Suppliers CofA≥98.5% (GC: U.S. specification)
FormLiquid
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Identification (FTIR)Conforms (non-U.S. specification)
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Used as a chromatography solvent. Acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline(oxygenates).

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Applications
Used 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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Fischer, A.; Oehm, C.; Selle, M.; Werner, P.; Oehm; Selle; Werner. Biotic and abiotic transformations of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. 2005, 12 (6), 381-389.
  2. Matyash, V.; Liebisch, G.; Kurzchalia, T. V.; Shevchenko, A.; Schwudke, D. Lipid extraction by methyl-tert-butyl ether for high-throughput lipidomics. J. Lipid Res. 2008, 49 (5), 1137-1146.