Suggested Applications: HPLC, GC, Pesticide residue analysis, Spectrophotometry
Synonyms: MTBE, t-Butyl methyl ether, 2-Methyoxy-2-methylpropane
Structural Formula: CH3OC(CH3)3
CAS number: 1634-04-4
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN number: UN2398
Specifications
Electron Capture GC: 10 ng/L max.
GC Analysis: 99.0% min.
Peroxides (as H2O2) at time of packaging: 1 ppm max.
Refractive Index (20°C): 1.3680 - 1.3700
Residue: 1 mg/L max.
UV Absorbance @ 225 nm: 0.500 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 250 nm: 0.100 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 300 nm: 0.005 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 400 nm: 0.005 AU max.
Water by Karl Fischer Titration: 0.02% max.
Surface Tension (dyn/cm) at 20°C: 19.4
Vapor Pressure (Torr) at 20°C: 240.0
Physical Properties
Density (g/mL) at 20°C: 0.7405
Molecular Weight: 88.14
Boiling Point (°C): 55.2
Freezing Point (°C): -108.6
Flashpoint (°C): -27
Elutropic Value, Alumina: 0.35
Surface Tension (dyn/cm) at 20°C: 19.4
UV Cutoff: 210 nm max.
Viscosity (cP) at 20°C: 0.27