Description
MTBE; Methyl tert-butyl ether
| CAS | 1634-04-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O |
| Molecular Weight | 88.15 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Characteristic ethereal odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -110°C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 374 °C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | (-33.0 °C) | Boiling Point [°C] | 55 – 56 °C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 279.2 hPa at 20°C | Density [g/cm3] | 0.74 |
| Relative Density, Gas (Air=1) | 0.74 g/cm3 at 25 °C | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 1.77 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 15.10% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.60% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 99.5% |
| Identity (Ir) | Passes test | Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.739 – 0.740 |
| Apha Colour | Max 10 | Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.001% |
| Methanol (Gc,Area %) | Max 0.01% | 2-Methyl-2-Propanol (Gc) | Max 0.05% |
| Acidity | Max 0.0005 meq/g | Alkalinity | Max 0.0002 meq/g |
| Peroxide (As H2O2) | Max 0.0001% | Water (H2O) | Max 0.03% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 2398 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H315 |
| Precaution Statement | P210 |















