Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – tert-Butyl methyl ether, 99+%, Extra Dry, AcroSeal®
Quantity/Pack Size – 1LT, 100ML
Form – Liquid
Grade – Extra Dry, 99+%
Application – Solvent, extraction, chromatography
Product Overview
tert-Butyl methyl ether (MTBE), 99+% purity in Extra Dry grade, is a high-performance solvent designed for critical laboratory applications requiring minimal moisture content. The AcroSeal® packaging ensures long-term stability by preventing atmospheric contamination, making it ideal for sensitive reactions and analyses. This ether exhibits low water solubility (1.5% at 20°C) and a boiling point of 55°C, providing excellent volatility for extraction processes. Its chemical structure (C₅H₁₂O) combines a tertiary butyl group with a methyl ether moiety, offering unique selectivity in organic synthesis. The Extra Dry specification guarantees water content below 50 ppm, critical for Grignard reactions and other moisture-sensitive procedures. With a density of 0.74 g/mL and refractive index of 1.369, this reagent maintains consistent performance across batch variations. The AcroSeal® technology features a patented bottle design with PTFE-lined caps to prevent solvent evaporation and atmospheric moisture ingress during storage.
FAQs
1.
What is the water content specification for this Extra Dry grade?
The Extra Dry grade guarantees water content below 50 ppm, verified through Karl Fischer titration.
2.
Can this MTBE be used with lithium aluminum hydride?
Yes, the low moisture content makes it compatible with strong reducing agents like LiAlH₄ when proper handling procedures are followed.
3.
What’s the difference between this and regular MTBE?
This Extra Dry version undergoes molecular sieve treatment and rigorous quality control to achieve the 99+% purity and ultra-low water content.
4.
How should I store opened bottles?
Store at room temperature with the AcroSeal® cap tightly closed; use within 6 months of opening for optimal performance.
5.
Is this suitable for HPLC applications?
While primarily designed for synthesis, the high purity makes it usable as an HPLC solvent after appropriate filtration and degassing.
