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101843 tert-Butyl methyl ether

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tert-Butyl methyl ether MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methyl tert-butyl ether, MTB, MTBE

CAS #: 1634-04-4 EC Number: 216-653-1 Molar Mass: 88.15 g/mol Chemical Formula: (CH₃)₃COCH₃ Hill Formula: C₅H₁₂O
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
1634-04-4216-653-1C₅H₁₂O(CH₃)₃COCH₃88.15 g/mol

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      Description
      Catalogue Number101843
      SynonymsMethyl tert-butyl ether, MTB, MTBE
      Descriptiontert-Butyl methyl ether
      OverviewEMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA® we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA® solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.
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      Product Information
      CAS number1634-04-4
      EC index number603-181-00-X
      EC number216-653-1
      Hill FormulaC₅H₁₂O
      Chemical formula(CH₃)₃COCH₃
      Molar Mass88.15 g/mol
      HS Code2909 19 10
      Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
      Quality LevelMQ200
      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)≥ 99.0 %
      Identity (IR)conforms
      Free acid (as CH₃COOH)≤ 0.001 %
      Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.740 - 0.742
      Peroxide (as H₂O₂)≤ 0.005 %
      Evaporation residue≤ 0.005 %
      Water≤ 0.05 %
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      Catalogue Number GTIN
      1018432500 04022536025537