tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99.8%, for spectroscopy ACS, meets the requirements of Reag.Ph.Eur., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

 

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for UV/VIS spectroscopy

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

-110.0°C

Absorbance

1 cm cell vs HPLC-grade water, 0.097 max. at 255 nm, 0.009 max. at 280 nm, 1 cm cell vs HPLC-grade water at 0 nm

Color

Colorless

Density

0.7404g/mL

Boiling Point

54.0°C to 56.0°C

Quantity

2.5 L

Flash Point

−28°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Packaging

Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3675 to 1.3695

Assay Percent Range

99.75% min. (GC)

Residue after Evaporation

0.0003% max.

Specific Gravity

0.7404

Linear Formula

(CH₃)₃COCH₃

UN Number

2398

Viscosity

0.36 mPa.s (20°C)

Water

0.02% max.

Merck Index

15, 6106

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: 51g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: miscible with most organic solvents, unstable in acid solutions, soly of water in methyl-t-butyl ether : 1,5g/100g

Formula Weight

88.15

Percent Purity

99.8%

Grade

Spectroscopy

Chemical Name or Material

tert-Butyl methyl ether, For spectroscopy

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
- No smoking.
Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.

EINECSNumber

216-653-1

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
- No smoking.
Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.

EINECSNumber

216-653-1

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only