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Methyl tert-butyl ether
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methyl tert-butyl ether |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MTBE;Methyl tert-butyl ether;tert-Butyl methyl ether |
| Chinese name | 甲基叔丁基醚 |
| Chinese synonyms | MTBE;叔丁基甲醚 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 1634-04-4 |
| EINECS No. | 216-653-1 |
| Molecular formula | C5H12O |
| Molecular weight | 88.15 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.05%; methanol ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Gasoline octane booster (historical/restricted), solvent, chemical synthesis