| Identification | |
| Name: | Propane,2-ethoxy-2-methyl- |
| Synonyms: | Ether,tert-butyl ethyl (6CI,7CI,8CI); 1,1-Dimethylethyl ethyl ether;2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane; Ethyl 1,1-dimethylethyl ether; Ethyl tert-butylether; Ethyl tert-butyl oxide; NSC 1069; tert-Butyl ethyl ether |
| CAS: | 637-92-3 |
| EINECS: | 211-309-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14 O |
| Molecular Weight: | 102.17 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H14O/c1-5-7-6(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1179 3 |
| Flash Point: | -19 C (closed cup) |
| Stability: | Stable, but may react with air to form peroxides. Once opened, store under an inert atmosphere and test for the presence of peroxides before use. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.375(lit.) |
| Water Solubility: | 750 mg l-1 |
| Solubility: | 1.2 g/100 ml (20ºC) in water |
| Appearance: | clear, colorless liquid. |
| Specification: |
Unlike ethanol, Ethyl tert-butyl ether (CAS NO.637-92-3) does not induce evaporation of gasoline, which is one of the causes of smog, and does not absorb moisture from the atmosphere. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Flash Point: | -19 C (closed cup) |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F: Flammable
Xi: Irritant
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