Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE)‎

Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether is a chemical compound that is manufactured by the chemical reaction of Methanol and Isobutylene. MTBE is produced in very large quantities and is almost exclusively used as a fuel additive in motor gasoline. It is one of a group of chemicals commonly known as “Oxygenates” because they raise the oxygen content of gasoline.

At room temperature, MTBE is a volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid that dissolves rather easily in water. Over 90% of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) production is used in gasoline as an octane booster and oxygenate. With its high-octane number, it is suitable where higher octane gasoline grades are sold. It has been favored over Ethanol because of its transportability, superior performance in reducing Benzene and Formaldehyde in gasoline, and its lower volatile organic compound content.

Applications:

• Octane Booster

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