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Tert-butyl methyl ether (1634-04-4)

Identification
Name:Tert-butyl methyl ether
Synonyms:2-methoxy-2-methylpropane; methyl t-butyl ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE); MTBE; Methyl tert-Butyl Ether;
CAS:1634-04-4
EINECS: 216-653-1
Molecular Formula: C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15
InChI: InChI=1/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3
Molecular Structure: (C5H12O) 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane; methyl t-butyl ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether; Methyl Tertiary Butyl ...
Properties
Transport:UN 2398
Density:0.7404
Stability:Stable, but may form explosive peroxides in contact with air. Extremely flammable - note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Refractive index:1.3675-1.3695
Solubility:slightly soluble (4.5 - 5.5 g/l at 25 C)
Appearance:clear liquid
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Packinggroup: II
Color: Colorless liquid
Colorless liquid
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols F:Flammable