A colorless transparent fluid with aromatic fragrance. Is a product of reaction between isobutylene and methanol.

Methyl-tret -butyl ether (MTBE)
Specification: (Technical Conditions ТУ 38.103704-90):
MTBE content, %,
at least
98,0
Alcohol content, %,
no more than
1,5
C4 and C8
hydrocarbons content, %,
no more than
1,5
Moisture content, %,
no more than
0,05
Mechanical admixtures
None
Specific weight at
20°C, g/cm³
Not standardized
Physical form
Transparent fluid
Mass fraction of water, %,
no more than
0,03

Useful information
  • The products are registered under Reach
Applications
  • Used as a motor fuel additive that increases the fuel performance number (antiknock), acts as a non-toxic component and as an oxygenate (oxygen carrier) that enables fuel to burn to a greater extent and prevents corrosion in metals
Manufacturer
  • OOO Tobolsk-Neftekhim
  • OAO Uralorgsintez
  • ZAO Sibur-Khimprom
  • OAO Ektos-Volga
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