tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99+%, Extra Dry over Molecular Sieve, AcroSeal™, 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

• 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
• CAS Min %: 99
• CAS Max %: 100
• Density: 0.7404g/mL
• Boiling Point: 54.0°C to 56.0°C
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: −28°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3675 to 1.3695
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (GC)
• Specific Gravity: 0.7404
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COCH₃
• Viscosity: 0.36 mPa.s (20°C)
• Water: 0.005% 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+%
• Grade: Extra Dry over Molecular Sieve
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl methyl ether, Over Molecular Sieves

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes skin irritation. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	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.
EINECSNumber	216-653-1

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only