Substance
ID:370759
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
methyl tertiary-butyl ether
IUPAC name
2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Synonyms
Methyl tert-butyl ether甲基叔丁基醚叔丁基甲基醚MTBEtert-Butyl methyl ether
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CAS Number
MDL Number
Beilstein Number
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Properties
Product Information
Impurities
≤0.002% non-volatile matter
≤0.001% free acid (as CH3COOH)
≤0.1% water (Karl Fischer)
≤0.005% iso-butylmethylketone
≤0.00003% peroxides (as H2O2)
≤0.00006% S-compounds (as S)
≤0.001% carbonyl compounds (as CO)
Cation Traces
Ca: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Pb: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Ni: ≤0.02 mg/kg
B: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cu: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Zn: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Fe: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Sn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Purity
≥99% (GC)
Grade
puriss. p.a.
Linear Formula
(CH3)3COCH3
Physical Property
Boiling Point
55-56 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
-33 °C
-27.4 °F
Density
0.74 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.369(lit.)
Vapor Density
3.1 (vs air)
Auto Ignition Point
705 °F
Safety Information
GHS Signal Word
Danger
RTECS
KN5250000
European Hazard Symbols
Irritant (Xi)
Flammable (F)MSDS Link
GHS Pictograms
Flammable gases, category 1
Flammable aerosols, categories 1,2
Flammable liquids, categories 1,2,3
Self-reactive substances and mixtures, Types B,C,D,E,F
Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
Pyrophoric solids, category 1
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1,2,3
Organic peroxides, Types B,C,D,E,F
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitisation, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
GHS Hazard statements
H225-H315
Safety Statements
9-16-24
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
German water hazard class
1
RID/ADR
UN 2398 3/PG 2
Risk Statements
11-38
Explode Limits
15.1 %
GHS Precautionary statements
P210
Molecule Details
Other Notes
Pertains only in Germany: Für Deutschland: Mineralölerzeugnis, steuerbegünstigt! Darf nicht als Treib-, Heiz-, Schmierstoff oder zur Herstellung solcher Stoffe verwendet werden!
Pertains only in Germany: Für Deutschland: Mineralölerzeugnis, steuerbegünstigt! Darf nicht als Treib-, Heiz-, Schmierstoff oder zur Herstellung solcher Stoffe verwendet werden!
Molecular Spectra
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