Methyl tert-butyl ether(MTBE)
Executive standard:Q/DSH008-2006
The property and use: MTBE(Molecular formula:CH3OC(CH3)3), is colorless transparent volatile liquid with low viscosity and special odor, which belongs to the organic ethers. It’s vapor is heavier than air, and can diffuses along earth surface. When it is mixed with a strong oxidizing agent, it can burn. The purity of MTBE is about 96%-99.5%. It can be used a gasoline additive foe anti-knock.
The quality index:
Test items
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Quality index |
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High grade |
First grade |
Qualified |
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MTBE content,%(m/m) |
98.7 |
98.0 |
95.0 |
ME content,%(m/m) |
0.18 |
1.0 |
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C4 content,%(m/m) |
0.4 |
0.5 |
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dimer content,%(m/m) |
0.5 |
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