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tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Used as a chromatography solvent. Acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline(oxygenates).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
Specifications
Melting Point
-109°C
Density
0.742
Boiling Point
55°C to 56°C
Quantity
1000 mL
Flash Point
−25°C (−13°F)
Odor
Mild
Refractive Index
1.369
UN Number
UN2350
Merck Index
146032
Solubility Information
Miscible with ethanol and ethyl ether. Immiscible with water.
Hazard Category
H225-H315-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H315
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYL METHYL ETHER
EINECSNumber
216-653-1
RTECSNumber
KN5250000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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