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HPLC Solvents

tert-Butyl Methyl Ether for HPLC

RA000017 CAS 1634-04-4 HPLC

tert-Butyl Methyl Ether for HPLC (CAS 1634-04-4) is a HPLC grade laboratory solvent listed for HPLC use. Pack sizes: 1 L, 2.5 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000017
CAS number
1634-04-4
Grade
HPLC
Purity
99.7%
Molecular formula
C 5 H 1 2 O
Molecular weight
88.15

Synonyms: MTBE, Methyl tert-butyl ether

Classification

Applications
HPLC

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2909.1990

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -110°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 374 °C
Flash point [°C] (-33.0 °C)
Boiling point [°C] 55 - 56 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 279.2 hPa at 20°C
Density [g/cm3] 0.74
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water
Explosion limits - upper [%] 15.10%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.60%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance Clear colorless liquid
Purity (GC method) Min 99.7%
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.739 - 0.742
APHA colour Max 10
Non-volatile matter Max 0.0005%
Acidity Max 0.0005 meq/g
Alkalinity Max 0.0002 meq/g
Water Max 0.03%
Suitability (for IR Spectrometry) Passes test
Wavelength (nm) T (%)
at 220 nm Min 20%
at 235 nm Min 50%
at 255 nm Min 85%
at 280 nm Min 98%
UV - Cut off 210 nm

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: HPLC.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
1 L RA000017-1L
2.5 L RA000017-2.5L