tert-Butyl methyl ether, for HPLC, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10766934	Thermo Scientific Acros 389050010	1 L	Glass Bottle
10099552	Thermo Scientific Acros 389050025	2.5 L	Glass Bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

For HPLC

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1634-04-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• InChI Key: BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 15413
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane

• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• MDL Number: MFCD00008812
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27642
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC

Specifications

• Melting Point: -110.0°C
• CAS: 1634-04-4
• Acidity: 0.0005 meq/g max.
• Density: 0.7404g/mL
• Flash Point: −28°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3675 to 1.3695
• Specific Gravity: 0.7404
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COCH₃
• Viscosity: 0.36 mPa.s (20°C)
• 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
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27642
• Percent Purity: ≥99.8%
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl methyl ether

• Absorbance: (1 cm cell vs HPLC−grade water), (1 cm cell vs HPLC−grade water) at 0nm, 0.009 max. at 280nm, 0.097 max. at 255nm, 0.301 max. at 240nm
• Color: Colorless
• Alkalinity: 0.0002 meq/g max.
• Boiling Point: 54.0°C to 56.0°C
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.0003% max.
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• MDL Number: MFCD00008812
• Water: 0.05% max.
• 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
• InChI Key: BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
• PubChem CID: 15413
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Grade: HPLC

Safety and Handling

GHS P Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

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.

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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/and soap.

RUO – Research Use Only