Di-tert-butyl Ether

Name: Di-tert-butyl Ether
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039656

About Di-tert-butyl Ether

Di-tert-butyl Ether (CAS 6163-66-2) is an ether building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H18O and its molecular weight is 130.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-methyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]propane. It is also known as tert-Butyl ether or (tert-C4H9)2O.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Di-tert-butyl Ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-039656
CAS Number	6163-66-2
IUPAC name	2-methyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]propane
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₈O
Molecular weight	130.23 g/mol
Exact mass	130.1358
InChIKey	AQEFLFZSWDEAIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)OC(C)(C)C
PubChem CID	22541

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	tert-Butyl ether, (tert-C4H9)2O, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-methylpropane, 2,2'-Oxybis-2-methyl-propane, 1,1'-Oxybis(1,1-dimethylethane), t-butyl ether, 2-tert-butoxy-2-methyl-propane, 2,2'-oxybis(2-methylpropane), tert-butylether

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Di-tert-butyl Ether?

The CAS Registry Number of Di-tert-butyl Ether is 6163-66-2. It is also known as tert-Butyl ether, (tert-C4H9)2O, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-methylpropane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Di-tert-butyl Ether?

Di-tert-butyl Ether has the molecular formula C8H18O and a molecular weight of 130.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]propane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Di-tert-butyl Ether can I order?

We supply Di-tert-butyl Ether, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Di-tert-butyl Ether?

Yes. Every lot of Di-tert-butyl Ether is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Di-tert-butyl Ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. Di-tert-butyl Ether is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.