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 used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical products, fine chemicals, and agrochemicals. It is valuable for extractions, purification processes, and as a chemical intermediate. In the automotive industry, MTBE serves as a high-octane blending component for motor vehicle fuels, including specialized racing fuels, helping gasoline burn cleaner and reducing automobile emissions. Unlike ethanol, it does not increase evaporative emissions and is fully compatible with existing gasoline distribution systems.
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
ChemCeed offers this material in bulk tankers, and 55 gallon drums. Please inquire about other packaging options.
Synonyms
Propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl-
Market Segment
Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Agriculture
Product Uses
Racing Fuel, Fuel Additives, Gringard Reactions, Chemical Intermediate, Gasoline, Isobutylene, Octane Enhancer, Solvent