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tert-Butyl ethyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11440018
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Description

tert-Butyl ethyl ether is used as an oxygenate gasoline additive oxygenate during its production from crude oil. It is used as an extractant in human urine by using single-walled carbon nanotubes as an adsorbent. It plays an important role as a fuel component in petrol to enhance its octane rating.

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.

Applications
tert-Butyl ethyl ether is used as an oxygenate gasoline additive oxygenate during its production from crude oil. It is used as an extractant in human urine by using single-walled carbon nanotubes as an adsorbent. It plays an important role as a fuel component in petrol to enhance its octane rating.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, neoprene, n-butyl and urethane. It may react with air to form peroxides.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 637-92-3
Molecular Formula C6H14O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 102.18
MDL Number MFCD00009225
InChI Key NUMQCACRALPSHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym tert-butyl ethyl ether, ethyl tert-butyl ether, etbe, propane, 2-ethoxy-2-methyl, ethyl tert-butyl oxide, ether, tert-butyl ethyl, 2-methyl-2-ethoxypropane, ethyl t-butyl ether, tert-butylethylether, methyl-2-ethoxypropane
PubChem CID 12512
IUPAC Name 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane
SMILES CCOC(C)(C)C

Specifications

Melting Point -94°C
Density 0.75
Boiling Point 72°C to 73°C
Flash Point −19°C (−2°F)
Refractive Index 1.375
Quantity 5 g
UN Number UN1179
Beilstein 1731469
Merck Index 14,3774
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,ethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 102.18
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material tert-Butyl ethyl ether
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • tert-Butyl ethyl ether
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
 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.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl tert-butyl ether

RUO – Research Use Only

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