Methyl tert-Butyl Ether

C₅H₁₂O

IUPAC: 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane

CAS: 1634-04-4

Übersicht

MTBE was widely used as a gasoline additive to increase octane rating and reduce emissions. Its use has been restricted due to groundwater contamination concerns.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×12
13,7%
C
Carbon ×5
68,1%
O
Oxygen ×1
18,1%

Verwendung

  • • Gasoline oxygenate
  • • Laboratory solvent

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ MTBE contaminated drinking water in many US states, leading to bans

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen
  • ⚠ Groundwater contaminant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(C)OC

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
88,15 g/mol
Dichte
0,7400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-109,0 °C
Siedepunkt
55,2 °C
Löslichkeit
42 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88,0888
XLogP
0,9
TPSA
9,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
33,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl tert-Butyl Ether?
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (C₅H₁₂O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl tert-Butyl Ether?
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether has a molar mass of 88.15 g/mol.
What state is Methyl tert-Butyl Ether at room temperature?
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methyl tert-Butyl Ether organic or inorganic?
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl tert-Butyl Ether?
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (C₅H₁₂O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).