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tert-Butyl methyl ether

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3COCH3
CAS Number:
1634-04-4
Molecular Weight:
88.15
Beilstein:
1730942
MDL number:
MFCD00008812
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749187
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

autoignition temp.

705 °F

expl. lim.

15.1 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.369 (lit.)

bp

55-56 °C (lit.)

density

0.74 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

COC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3

InChI key

BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

tert-Butyl methyl ether USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H315

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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