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101849 tert-Butyl methyl ether

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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
1634-04-4216-653-1C₅H₁₂O(CH₃)₃COCH₃88.15 g/molACS

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1018491000 Glass bottle 1 l
1018492500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number101849
SynonymsMethyl tert-butyl ether, MTB, MTBE
Descriptiontert-Butyl methyl ether
OverviewEMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards.
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Product Information
CAS number1634-04-4
EC index number603-181-00-X
EC number216-653-1
GradeACS
Hill FormulaC₅H₁₂O
Chemical formula(CH₃)₃COCH₃
Molar Mass88.15 g/mol
HS Code2909 19 10
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ300
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point55.3 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.74 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.5 - 8.5 %(V)
Flash point-28 °C
Ignition temperature460 °C
Melting Point-108.6 °C
Vapor pressure330 hPa (25 °C)
Viscosity kinematic0.464 mm2/s (20 °C)
Solubility42 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSKN5250000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2398 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2398 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2398 , 3, II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99.5 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Color≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity≤ 0.0005 meq/g
Al (Aluminium)≤ 0.00005 %
B (Boron)≤ 0.000002 %
Ba (Barium)≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium)≤ 0.00005 %
Cd (Cadmium)≤ 0.000005 %
Co (Cobalt)≤ 0.000002 %
Cr (Chromium)≤ 0.000002 %
Cu (Copper)≤ 0.000002 %
Fe (Iron)≤ 0.00001 %
Mg (Magnesium)≤ 0.00001 %
Mn (Manganese)≤ 0.000002 %
Ni (Nickel)≤ 0.000002 %
Pb (Lead)≤ 0.00001 %
Sn (Tin)≤ 0.00001 %
Zn (Zinc)≤ 0.00001 %
Peroxide (as H₂O₂)≤ 0.0001 %
Evaporation residue≤ 0.001 %
Water≤ 0.03 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1018491000 04022536025674
1018492500 04022536025681