Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

1634-04-4

Molecular Formula

C5H12O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

88.15

MDL Number

MFCD00008812

InChI Key

BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

tert-butyl methyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether, mtbe, methyl t-butyl ether, t-butyl methyl ether, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl, methyl-tert-butyl ether, methyl-t-butyl ether, 2-methyl-2-methoxypropane

PubChem CID

15413

ChEBI

CHEBI:27642

IUPAC Name

2-methoxy-2-methylpropane

SMILES

CC(C)(C)OC

Melting Point

-110°C

Absorbance

0.014 AU max. at 300 nm, 0.10 AU max. at 254 nm, 0.50 AU max. at 225 nm, 0.80 AU max. at 210 nm

Color

Colorless

Density

0.740g/cm³

Boiling Point

54°C

Quantity

4 L

Flash Point

−28°C

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Amber Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3650 to 1.3670 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

99% min by GC

Residue after Evaporation

10ppm max.

Vapor Pressure

268mbar at 20°C

UN Number

2398

Water

0.05% max.

Formula Weight

88.14

Percent Purity

≥99%

Grade

Mobile phase for HPLC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Methyl tert-Butyl Ether

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

Class 3: Flammable Liquid

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

Class 3: Flammable Liquid

SDS