Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
CAS# 1634-04-4
Property
- Content of ether
- Hydrocarbons up to max C8
- Tert-Butanol
- Methanol
- Water
- Residue after Evaporation
Unit
- %
- %
- %
- %
- mg/kg
- mg/100 ml
Specification
- 99.9 Minimum
- 0.02 Maximum
- 0.025 Maximum
- 0.01 Maximum
- 100 Maximum
- 1 Maximum
Application
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is a high-purity oxidation-stable solvent for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and pharmaceutical products, as well as to produce fine chemicals and agrochemicals. It is useful for extractions and purification processes, and as a chemical intermediate. In the Automotive industry, MTBE is used to make particularly high-quality special fuels for racing.
Additionally, ChemCeed offers Bio-Based MTBE for companies who are actively looking for sustainable raw materials and making efforts to lower their carbon footprint.
Grades Available
High-Purity, Bio-Based
Packaging
Bulk tankers, 55 gallon drums
Market Segment
Pharmaceuticals, Automotive
Product Uses
Racing Fuel, Fuel Additives, Gringard reactions