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tert-butyl methyl ether; MTBE; 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane

CAS 1634-04-4 · C5H12O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H315 Causes skin irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Fuel agentsFuelIntermediateLaboratory chemicalsSolvent

Synonyms

tert-Butyl methyl ether · Methyl tert-butyl ether · 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane · MTBE · Methyl t-butyl ether · Propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl- · Methyl tertiary-butyl ether · T-BUTYL METHYL ETHER

Molecular weight

88.15 g/mol

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Flammable · Irritant / harmful

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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