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tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 1634-04-4 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFL14030.AU | 1000 mL |
Catalog number ALFL14030.AU
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Quantity:
1000 mL
Specifications
Chemical Name or Materialtert-Butyl methyl ether
Melting Point-109°C
CAS1634-04-4
Health Hazard 1H225-H315-H335
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H225-H315
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
H225-H315
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
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Used as a chromatography solvent. Acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline(oxygenates).
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Fischer, A.; Oehm, C.; Selle, M.; Werner, P.; Oehm; Selle; Werner. Biotic and abiotic transformations of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. 2005, 12 (6), 381-389.
- Matyash, V.; Liebisch, G.; Kurzchalia, T. V.; Shevchenko, A.; Schwudke, D. Lipid extraction by methyl-tert-butyl ether for high-throughput lipidomics. J. Lipid Res. 2008, 49 (5), 1137-1146.