Description

tert-Butyl Vinyl Ether is a high-purity, highly volatile organic compound widely used as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to act as a protected vinyl group donor and a building block for specialty polymers and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical synthesis, and the production of advanced materials across the global chemical industry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protecting group for alcohols or as a vinylating agent in complex organic reactions.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Employed in the development of advanced adhesives and performance coatings.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A key reagent for method development and novel compound synthesis in academic and industrial labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Vinyl Ether
CAS No.	926-02-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Vinyl tert-butyl ether; tert-Butoxyethene; 2-Methyl-2-(vinyloxy)propane; TBVE; Ether, tert-butyl vinyl; 1-(Ethenyloxy)-2-methylpropane; Butyl vinyl ether, tert-; EINECS 213-123-4
EINECS	213-123-4

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Vinyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	0.76 - 0.78 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.395 - 1.405

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