CAS 1634-04-4

Tert-butyl methyl ether

Description:

Tert-butyl methyl ether (TBME) is an organic compound classified as an ether, characterized by its structure which includes a tert-butyl group and a methyl group connected by an oxygen atom. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild, pleasant odor, making it useful as a solvent in various chemical processes. TBME is known for its low boiling point and high volatility, which allows it to evaporate quickly, making it suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It exhibits good solubility in organic solvents and limited solubility in water. TBME is often used as a solvent for reactions and extractions, particularly in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, it has gained attention as a potential alternative to more hazardous solvents due to its relatively low toxicity and environmental impact. However, like many ethers, it should be handled with care due to its flammability and potential health effects upon inhalation or skin contact.

Formula:C₅H₁₂O

InChI:InChI=1/C5H12O/c1-5(2,3)6-4/h1-4H3

InChI key:InChIKey=BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:C(OC)(C)(C)C

Synonyms:

(tert-Butyl)methylether
1,1-Dimethylethyl methyl ether
2-Methoxy-2-Methylpropane
2-Methoxy-2-methyl propane
2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane
Driveron
Ether, Methyl Tert-Butyl
Ether, tert-butyl methyl
Éter metil-tert-butílico
Methyl 1,1-dimethylethyl ether
Methyl T-Butyl Ether
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether
Methyl-Tert-Butylether
Metil-Tert-Butil Etere
Mtbe
Oxyde de tert-butyle et de methyle
Propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl-
Terc-Butil Metil Eter
Tert.-Butyl-Methyl-Aether
t-Butyl methyl ether
tert-Butoxymethane
メチル-タ-シャリ―ブチルエーテル
N-ALPHA-BOC-N-OMEGA-(4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYL-BENZENE-SULFONYL)-L-ARGININE
BOC-L-ARG(MTR)-OH
N-ALPHA-TERT-BUTYLOXYCARBONYL-N'-(4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL-SULFONYL)-L-ARGININE
HP-MTBE
MTB
BOC-N-OMEGA-(4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLBENZENESULFONYL)-L-ARGININE
BOC-ARGININE(MTR)-OH
BOC-ARG(MTR)-OH MTBE
1-METHOXY-2-METHYLPROPANE
N-ALPHA-T-BOC-NG-(4-METHOXY-2,3,6 TRIMETHYLBENZENESULFONYL)-L-ARGININE
TBOC-L-ARGININE (MTR)
ARCOPURE(R) MTBE
MBT-ETHER
N-ALPHA-T-BUTOXYCARBONYL-N-OMEGA-4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLBENZENESULFONYL-L-ARGININE
2-METHYL-2-METHOXY PROPANE
N-ALPHA-BOC-N(G)-4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLBENZENESULFONYL-L-ARGININE
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