| Identification | |
| Name: | Tert-butyl methyl ether |
| Synonyms: | 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane; methyl t-butyl ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE); MTBE; Methyl tert-Butyl Ether; |
| CAS: | 1634-04-4 |
| EINECS: | 216-653-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H12O |
| Molecular Weight: | 88.15 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2398 |
| Density: | 0.7404 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may form explosive peroxides in contact with air. Extremely flammable - note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.3675-1.3695 |
| Solubility: | slightly soluble (4.5 - 5.5 g/l at 25 C) |
| Appearance: | clear liquid |
| Report: |
Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Color: | Colorless liquid Colorless liquid |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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