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tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11348905
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500 mL
1000 mL
2500 mL

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.

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.
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Chemical Identifiers

Molecular Formula C5H12O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.15
MDL Number MFCD00008812
InChI Key BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 15413
ChEBI CHEBI:27642
IUPAC Name 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
SMILES CC(C)(C)OC

Specifications

Melting Point -109°C
Density 0.742
Boiling Point 55°C to 56°C
Quantity 2500 mL
Flash Point −25°C (−13°F)
Odor Mild
Refractive Index 1.369
UN Number UN2350
Merck Index 146032
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol and ethyl ether. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 88.15
Percent Purity 0.99
Chemical Name or Material tert-Butyl methyl ether
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • tert-Butyl methyl ether
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl tert-butyl ether

RUO – Research Use Only

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