Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)

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Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)

CAS Number: 1634‑04‑4

Chemical Formula:C₅H₁₂O (2‑methoxy‑2‑methylpropane)

Appearance & Odor:Colorless liquid, distinctive anesthetic/turpentine-like smell

Key Properties

  • Boiling point:55–56 °C
  • Melting point:−110 °C
  • Density:~0.740 g/cm³
  • Flash point:~−28 °C, highly flammable
  • Vapor pressure: ~27 kPa @ 20 °C
  • Water solubility:~26 g/L

Primary Uses:

  • Gasoline octane booster and knock suppressant
  • Used as a non‑polar solvent in labs and industrial settings
  • Niche use: gallstone dissolution
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