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Tert-Butyl methyl ether GC

Tert-Butyl methyl ether GC grade CAS: 1634-04-4 | MF: C5H12O | MW: 88.15, Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from Bluster GC Solvent at Chemical World.

tert-Butyl methyl ether GC is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid. It is a volatile organic liquid with a subtle minty scent. This compound has limited solubility in water and a chemical formula of C5H12O. TBME is produced through the chemical reaction between methanol and isobutylene. It is also known by various names such as MTBE, MTB, TBME, 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane, and methyl tert-butyl ether. tert-Butyl methyl ether GC grade is specifically formulated for gas chromatography applications.

Bluster product line was created to satisfy the demanding requirements of Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-Headspace analysis. The ECD, FID, and MS detection are exhaustively checked. Bluster products are developed for the highest analytical accuracy €š¬‚¬œ meticulously tested in ECD, FID, and MS detection while optimizing the signal-to-noise ratio for vital retention times. Bluster's solvents comply with the Ph. Eur., USP, and EPA regulations and are specifically intended for headspace gas chromatography applications such as residual solvent analysis in pharmaceuticals, excipients, and pesticide residue analysis. Bluster€š¬€ž¢s remarkable production process allows the company to provide exceptionally pure solvents in smaller, more convenient packaging, enabling for timely and economical shipping without compromising quality. These solvents deliver Bluster€š¬€ž¢s customers precise, reliable, and reproducible analytical results.

Application :

  • tert-Butyl methyl ether GC is used as a solvent for preparing samples for analysis and as a mobile phase component in chromatographic separations, particularly in the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • It is commonly used as an extraction solvent in various analytical techniques.
  • It finds applications as a reaction solvent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving Grignard reagents and other organometallic compounds.
  • It is used as a solvent in the synthesis of acyl azides and in the production of biodiesel.

Key features :

  • High purity and minimal impurities
  • Relatively low boiling point which facilitates its rapid evaporation
  • Versatile Solvent
  • Low water content

Properties

Quality Level
100
Vapor Density
3.1 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure
4.05 psi
Assay
0.999
Form
liquid
autoignition temp.
705 °F
expl. lim.
0.151
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable
impurities
?0.02% water, <1.0 ppb Fluorescence (quinine) at 365 nm
color
-
transmittance
-
refractive index
n20/D 1.369 (lit.)
pH
-
bp
55-56 °C (lit.)
mp
?110 °C
density
0.74 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
UV absorption
?: 210 nm Amax: 1.0, ?: 225 nm Amax: 0.50, ?: 250 nm Amax: 0.10, ?: 300-400 nm Amax: 0.005
application(s)
food and beverages
SMILES string
COC(C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3
InChI key
BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

Pictograms
GHS02,GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225 - H315
Precautionary Statements
P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P303 + P361 + P353
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Target Organs
-
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
-18.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-28 °C - closed cup

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