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2-Methoxy-2-Methylpropane

  • Product Name: 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane
  • Other Names: MTBE
  • Cas No.: 1634-04-4
  • Purity: 99.5%
  • MF: C5H12O
  • Appearance: colourless liquid
  • Package: Drum
  • Certificate: ISO
  • Application: It is also known as tert-butyl methyl ether (MTBE). MTBE is a chemical compound primarily used as a fuel additive in gasoline to enhance its octane rating and reduce engine knocking. It was used to replace lead-based additives in gasoline and improve combustion efficiency.
  • Sample: Available

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Product Detail

2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane (MTBE), is an organic compound, chemical formula C5H12O, colorless transparent liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, is an excellent high octane gasoline additive and antiknock agent.
 

Product Parameter

Synonyms Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, Methyl t-butyl ether, MTBE, tert-Butyl methyl ether, tBME, tert-BuOMe
Chemical Formula C5H12O CAS Number 1634-04-4
Molar mass 88.150 g·mol−1
PROPERTIES
Appearance colourless liquid
Density 0.7404 g/cm3
Melting point −109 °C (−164 °F; 164 K)
Boiling point 55.2 °C (131.4 °F; 328.3 K)
Vapor pressure 4.05 psi ( 20 °C)
Refractive index n20/D 1.369(lit.)
Flash point −33.0 °C (−27.4 °F; 240.2 K)
Solubility in water 26 g/L (20 °C)
Stability Stable, but may form explosive peroxides in contact with air. Extremely flammable – note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
log P 1.06 at 20°C
Storage condition Store at +2°C to +25°C.

 

Application

1. Gasoline additives: MTBE is widely used as an additive to gasoline, especially for improving the octane number and antiknock performance of gasoline. It can improve the combustion performance of gasoline, increase the power and combustion efficiency of the engine. In addition, MTBE can also reduce the emission of harmful substances in exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide and air pollutants.

2. Solvent: MTBE is a polar solvent with good solubility and volatility. It can dissolve many organic substances, such as oils, resins, adhesives and certain chemicals. Therefore, chemical 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane is often used as a solvent for paints, cleaning agents, adhesives and glues.

3. Refrigerant: Because MTBE has a low boiling point and high heat conductivity, it can be used as one of the components of refrigerant. It can be used for refrigerants and heat transfer media in refrigeration systems, such as cooling systems and air conditioning equipment
4. Chemical synthesis: MTBE also has some applications in organic synthesis. It can be used as an important reaction solvent and intermediate for the preparation of other compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes, acids and ketones.
 

Multiple uses of products

It use in Chemical Manufacturing,Pharmaceutical Industry,Polymer and Plastics Industry,Paints and Coatings Industry,Electronics Industry,

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