tert-Butyl methyl ether is a gasoline additive. Its oxidative degradation by propane-oxidizing bacterial strains has been tested. Kinetics of its heat-assisted persulfate oxidation has been investigated at various pH, temperature, oxidant concentration and ionic strength levels. Its biodegradation followed a pseudo-first-order decay model and its pseudo-first-order rate constants were evaluated. MTBE can be synthesized by acid catalyzed reaction between methanol and isobutene. A study suggests that the addition of MTBE increases the number of active sites during polymerization of propene by stopped-flow method.
Synonyms: MTBE; Methyl tert-butyl ether
Molecular Formula: C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)3COCH3
MDL Number: MFCD00008812
Purity: 99.9%
Melting Point: -110 C
Density: 0.74 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.369 (lit.)
Application: Suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, environmental testing
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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H225-H315
Precautionary statements: P210
Hazard Codes (Europe) : F,Xi
Risk Statements (Europe): 14185
Safety Statements (Europe): 9-16-24
WGK Germany: 1