8.44008
tert-Butyl methyl ether
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
tert-Butyl methyl ether, MTBE, MTB, 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane, Methyl tert-butyl ether
About This Item
vapor pressure
268 hPa ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
460 °C
potency
>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
expl. lim.
1.5-8.5 % (v/v)
kinematic viscosity
0.409 cSt(40 °C)
bp
55.3 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-108.6 °C
transition temp
flash point -28 °C
solubility
42 g/L
density
0.74 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3
InChI key
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Application
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
-18.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-28 °C - closed cup
Regulatory Information
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