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MTBE is an abbreviation for the first letters of the four English words for methyl tert-butyl ether. Methyl tert-butyl ether is an excellent value-added agent for high-octane gasoline.
Methyl tert-butyl ether, chemical formula C5H12O
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is a colorless, clear liquid that is produced by the etherification of isobutylene and methanol in the presence of a catalyst. It has an ether-like odor, a vapor pressure of 32.66 KPa, a vapor density of 3.1, a boiling point of 55°C, a self-ignition temperature of 191.7°C, a flash point of -10°C, and an explosive range of 1.6–15.1%. It is slightly soluble in water, with a relative density of 0.76
Methyl tert-butyl ether, abbreviated as MTBE, has a melting point of -109°C and a boiling point of 55.2°C. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a high octane rating; it possesses an ether-like odor. It is an ideal component for producing lead-free, high-octane oxygenated gasoline, and is widely used around the world as a gasoline additive.
Methyl tert-butyl ether is an additive for high-octane gasoline
It is the English abbreviation for methyl tert-butyl ether; it is a gasoline additive with a high octane rating (115 on the research octane scale). Its chemical oxygen content is much lower than that of methanol, which helps with engine warming and fuel savings. It also has a low vaporization heat, which is advantageous for cold starts. It is commonly used in the formulation of lead-free and low-lead gasoline. It can also be re-fragmented into isobutylene, which serves as a raw material for rubber and other chemical products.
Methyl tert-butyl ether, used as a gasoline additive to replace leaded gasoline
MTBE is the abbreviation for methyl tert-butyl ether; due to its high octane rating, it is often used in gasoline blending. It is produced by the reaction of isobutylene and methanol.