Methyl tert-Butyl Ether

C₅H₁₂O

IUPAC: 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane

CAS: 1634-04-4

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
13,7%
C
68,1%
O
18,1%

Công dụng

  • Gasoline oxygenate
  • Laboratory solvent

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen
  • ⚠ Groundwater contaminant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(C)OC

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
liquid
Khối lượng mol
88,15 g/mol
Mật độ
0,7400 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
-109,0 °C
Điểm sôi
55,2 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

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).