tert-Butyl methyl ether, for analysis, 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
• 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: -110.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Acidity: 0.0005 meq/g max.
• Density: 0.7404g/mL
• Boiling Point: 54.0°C to 56.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −28°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3675 to 1.3695
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.005% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.7404
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COCH₃
• Viscosity: 0.36 mPa.s (20°C)
• Water: 0.05% max.
• 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
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl methyl ether

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyl methyl ether

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

RUO – Research Use Only