Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Also known as: Methyl t-butyl ether, MTBE, Tert-butyl methyl ether, 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Chemical reference number (CAS): 1634-04-4
Colorless, low-viscosity liquid with a terpene-like odor. Slightly soluble in water. It is miscible with many organic solvents. Form azeotrope with some polar solvents such as water, methan ol, ethanol, etc. It has a mild anesthetic effect.
Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether Uses
- Gasoline Additive: By adding a certain proportion of MTBE to gasoline, the octane number of gasoline is increased, thereby improving the energy density of gasoline and effectively reducing the emission of harmful substances in vehicle exhaust.
- Cleaning Agent: Methyl Tert Butyl Ether MTBE can easily dissolve some hard-to-dissolve substances in cleaning agents, such as dust and grease on the surface of optical lenses, keeping their surfaces clean and bright.
Methyl tert butyl ether safety:
- Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse.
- Keep away from fire and heat sources.
- Keep the containersealed Store separately from oxidants, reducing agents, etc. and avoidmixed storage.Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities.
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