tert-Butyl methyl ether, ACS reagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1634-04-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• InChI Key: BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
• SMILES: COC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -110.0°C
• Density: 0.7404 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 54.0°C to 56.0°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: -28°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• 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 aq. soln.: 51 g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: miscible with most organic solvents, unstable in acid solutions, soly of water in methyl-t-butyl ether : 1,5 g/100 g
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• 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 : Methyl tert-butyl ether

RUO – Research Use Only