Description

tert-Butyl Ethyl Ether (CAS NO 637-92-3) is a versatile ether solvent prized for its excellent solvency and favorable evaporation profile. This compound is particularly valuable in organic synthesis and industrial applications where a stable, aprotic medium with low water miscibility is required. Key industries that utilize this chemical include pharmaceutical manufacturing, specialty chemical synthesis, and polymer research.

Application

• Solvent for Grignard and other organometallic reactions due to its aprotic nature and stability.
• Extraction and purification solvent in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Reaction medium for alkylation and etherification processes.
• Fuel additive component for octane enhancement and oxygenate blending.
• Laboratory reagent for chromatography and analytical sample preparation.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of more complex ethers and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Ethyl Ether
CAS No.	637-92-3
Molecular Formula	C6H14O
Molecular Weight	102.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE); 2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane; 1,1-Dimethylethyl ethyl ether; tert-Butylethyl ether; ETBE; Ethyl tertiary-butyl ether; 2-Methyl-2-ethoxypropane; t-Butyl ethyl ether
EINECS	211-309-7

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Ethyl Ether is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.373 - 1.377
Density (20°C)	0.740 - 0.745 g/mL
Boiling Point	72 - 74°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.