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tert-Butyl ethyl ether

analytical standard

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Linear Formula:
C2H5OC(CH3)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.17
Beilstein:
1731469
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12000000
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor pressure

155 mmHg ( 25 °C)

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

ampule of 1000 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

bp

72-73 °C (lit.)

mp

−97 °C (lit.)

density

0.742 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

environmental

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

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

tert-Butyl ethyl ether is a fuel additive used in the formulation of automotive gasoline for reducing the emission of carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons, and also to improve octane ratings.

Application

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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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Oxidation characteristic and products of ETBE (ethyl tert-butyl ether).
Liu X, et al.
Energy, 82, 184-192 (2015)
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
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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