tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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

-110.0°C

Color

White to Yellow

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

Powder or Needles

Refractive Index

1.3675 to 1.3695

Assay Percent Range

99%

Specific Gravity

0.7404

Linear Formula

(CH₃)₃COCH₃

Viscosity

0.36 mPa.s (20°C)

Beilstein

01, 381

Water

0.01% Max. (Coulometric)

Fieser

04,333

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%

Grade

Pure

Chemical Name or Material

tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS P 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. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS P 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. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only