Methyl Tert-butyl Ether (MTBE)

Methyl tert butyl ether ACS is a clear, odorless and volatile organic liquid with a faint minty smell. It exhibits limited solubility in water and has a chemical formula of C5H12O. This compound belongs to a category of chemicals referred to as oxygenates, which are recognized for increasing the oxygen levels in gasoline. The production of MTBE involves the chemical reaction between methanol and isobutylene. Additionally, it is identified by various names such as MTBE, MTB, TBME, 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane, and tert-butyl methyl ether. It is commonly utilized in various industries.

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Application :

• Methyl tert butyl ether ACS is primarily used as a fuel additive in gasoline to raise the octane number by oxygenating the gasoline to reduce engine knocking.
• It may be used to synthesize fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) and glycerol tert-butyl ether via transesterification with canola oil under supercritical conditions.
• It is also used as a solvent and has a distinct advantage over most other ether solvents as it reduces the tendency of forming organic peroxides. 

Benefits :

• High quality and purity product which met the toughest standard of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Improves octane ratings 
• Reduces pollutant emission
• Relatively inexpensive solvent