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

Catalog Number AAL140300F
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Quantity:
500 mL
1000 mL
2500 mL
C5H12O
88.15
MFCD00008812
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
15413
CHEBI:27642
2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
CC(C)(C)OC
C5H12O
88.15
MFCD00008812
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
15413
CHEBI:27642
2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
CC(C)(C)OC

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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

Hazard Category H225-H315-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H315
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYL METHYL ETHER
EINECSNumber 216-653-1
RTECSNumber KN5250000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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