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Methyl t-Butyl Ether, ACS Reagent, for organic synthesis, pr

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Overview

Overview


Name: Methyl t-Butyl Ether
Synonymns: MTBE; T-Butyl Methyl Ether; 2-Methyoxy-2-Methylpropane
Description: ACS Reagent, for organic synthesis, prep-LC, and general laboratory use, >99.0%

Container Type: Glass Bottle

Molar Mass: 88.14 g/mol

CAS Number: 1634-04-4
UNSPSC Code: 12191602

Properties

Properties


SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance: Passes test
Assay by GC Analysis: 99 % min.
Color (APHA): 10 max.
Peroxides (as H2O2) at time of packaging: 1 ppm max.
Residue after Evaporation: 0.001 % max.
Water by Karl Fischer Titration: 0.05 % max.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Viscosity (cP) at 20°C: 0.27
Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.3689
UV Cutoff (nm): 210
Elutropic Value, Alumina: 0.35
Elutropic Value, Silica: 0.48
Polarity Index, P': 2.5
Solubility in Water (%) at 20°C: 4.8
Surface Tension (dyn/cm) at 20°C: 19.4
Vapor Pressure (Torr) at 20°C: 240
Boiling Point: 55.2 °C
Freezing Point: -108.6 °C
Density: 0.74 g/cm3



SAFETY INFORMATION

Flashpoint: -27 °C
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN ID: 2398
Signal Word: Danger

GHS Classification:
Harmful (GHS07)
Flammable (GHS02)

Hazard Statement(s):
Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Causes skin irritation (H315)

Precautionary Statement(s):
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking (P210)

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