tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%

Name: tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001934

About tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%

tert-Butyl methyl ether (CAS 1634-04-4) is a laboratory solvent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C5H12O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane. Common synonyms include MTBE and Methyl tert-butyl ether.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span reaction medium, extraction and work-up, cleaning and rinsing and fuels and lubricants. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 150 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing
Fuels & lubricants

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001934
CAS Number	1634-04-4
IUPAC name	2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₂O
Molecular weight	88.15 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0888
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)OC
PubChem CID	15413

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
UN number	UN 2398
Synonyms	MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether, Methyl t-butyl ether, Propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane, Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, Ether, tert-butyl methyl, Methyl 1,1-dimethylethyl ether, 1,1-dimethylethyl methyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether (mtbe), 2-methoxy-2-methyl propane, Methyl-tert-butyl ether

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

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

Other grades of CAS 1634-04-4

Synthesis

Methyl tert-butyl ether, 99%

CAS: 1634-04-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂O
MW: 88.15 g/mol

VQ-001923

HPLC

Methyl tert-butyl ether, for HPLC, 99.7%

CAS: 1634-04-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂O
MW: 88.15 g/mol

VQ-001737

GC

tert-Butyl methyl ether, for GC 99.9%

CAS: 1634-04-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂O
MW: 88.15 g/mol

VQ-045607

HPLC

tert-Butyl methyl ether, for HPLC 99.5%

CAS: 1634-04-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂O
MW: 88.15 g/mol

VQ-001751

AR

tert-Butyl methyl ether, GR 99.5%

CAS: 1634-04-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂O
MW: 88.15 g/mol

VQ-001827

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% is 1634-04-4. It is also known as MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether, Methyl t-butyl ether.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%?

tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% has the molecular formula C5H12O and a molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane.

Which grade and pack sizes of tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% can I order?

We supply tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 150 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% 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 tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 2398), 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.