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Sigma-Aldrich

tert-Butyl ethyl ether

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane, Ethyl tert-butyl ether, Ethyl tert-butyl oxide

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Linear Formula:
C2H5OC(CH3)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.17
Beilstein:
1731469
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
eCl@ss:
39021026
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

155 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

bp

72-73 °C (lit.)

mp

−97 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 1.2 g/100g at 20 °C(lit.)

density

0.742 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCOC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C6H14O/c1-5-7-6(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3

InChI key

NUMQCACRALPSHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Solid-phase microextraction of tert-butyl ethyl ether in human urine by using single-walled carbon nanotubes as adsorbent has been reported.

Application

tert-Butyl ethyl ether has been used as gasoline oxygenate and its biodegradation by propane-oxidizing bacteria has been studied.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

-2.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-19 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Marcy I Banton et al.
Journal of immunotoxicology, 8(4), 298-304 (2011-08-11)
The potential for immunotoxicological effects of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE, CAS RN 637-92-3) was studied in young adult female Crl:CD(SD) rats following subchronic oral exposures. Rats were exposed by gavage once daily for 28 consecutive days to 0, 250
Annemarie van Wezel et al.
Chemosphere, 76(5), 672-676 (2009-05-30)
The use of ETBE (ethyl-tert-butylether) as gasoline additive has recently grown rapidly. Contamination of aquatic systems is well documented for MTBE (methyl-tert-butylether), but less for other gasoline additives. Due to their mobility they may easily reach drinking water collection areas.
Kouya Yamaki et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 61(9), 1243-1248 (2009-08-26)
The effect of ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE), which is widely used as a fuel oxygenate commonly produced from bioethanol, on immunoglobulin (Ig)E-dependent mast cell activation was investigated. The rat mast cell line RBL2H3 sensitised with monoclonal anti-ovalbumin IgE was challenged
Françoise Fayolle-Guichard et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 201-202, 236-243 (2011-12-20)
Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) was detected at high concentration (300mgL(-1)) in the groundwater below a gas-station. No significant carbon neither hydrogen isotopic fractionation of ETBE was detected along the plume. ETBE and BTEX biodegradation capacities of the indigenous microflora Pz1-ETBE
Masaaki Suzuki et al.
The Journal of toxicological sciences, 37(6), 1239-1246 (2012-12-05)
The carcinogenicity of ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE) was examined by oral administration using F344/DuCrlCrlj rats. Groups of 50 male and 50 female rats were given drinking water containing ETBE at doses of 0, 625, 2,500 or 10,000 ppm (w/w) for

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