[041839] CAS 1634-04-4 | tert-Butyl methyl ether, HPLC grade, 99+%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSealTM bottles

CAS : 1634-04-4
UN# : UN2398
MDL : MFCD00008812
Hazard Class : 3
EINECS : 216-653-1
Packing Group : II

Other name :

Methyl tert-butyl ether

Chemical Properties

Formula : (CH3)3COCH3
Formula weight : 88.15
Melting Point : -109°
Boiling Point : 55-56°
Flash point : -25°(-13°F)
Density : 0.742
Refractive Index : 1.3690
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Slightly miscible with water. Highly miscible with ethanol and ethyl ether.

Applications

tert-Butyl methyl ether is used as a solvent for chromatography and in the manufacturing of chemicals, drugs, and drug intermediates. It is used as a mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography. It acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline (oxygenates).

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H225-H311-H330-H315-H303Highly flammable liquid and vapour.Toxic in contact with skin.Fatal if inhaled.Causes skin irritation.May be harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P320-P361-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.Specific treatment is urgent (see label).Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 1730942Merck : 14,6032
UN# : UN2398