tert-Butyl methyl ether, HPLC Grade, 99+%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11308458	1 L	1 L
11388448	4 x 1 L	4 L
11398448	4 L	4 L
11378448	4 x 4 L	16 L

Product Code. 11308458

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 040477.K2

Description

Chromatography solvent | CAS: 1634-04-4 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

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.

Specifications

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: -109°C
• Density: 0.742 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 55°C to 56°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: -25°C (-13°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.369
• UN Number: UN2350
• Beilstein: 1730942
• Merck Index: 14,6032
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Highly soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: HPLC
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl methyl ether

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyl methyl ether

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl methyl ether

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only