Description

tert-Amyl Methyl Ether is a high-purity, highly volatile ether primarily used as a specialized solvent and fuel oxygenate. Its unique branched structure offers distinct solvency and blending properties compared to more common ethers like MTBE. This compound is essential for industries requiring a high-octane blending component or a non-polar, aprotic solvent with specific volatility characteristics. Key applications include fuel formulation, organic synthesis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Fuel Oxygenate & Octane Booster: Used as a high-octane additive in gasoline to improve combustion efficiency and reduce engine knocking.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and extraction processes due to its excellent solvency for non-polar compounds.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or reagent in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a mobile phase component in chromatography or as a solvent for sample preparation.
• Laboratory Reagent: Acts as a versatile solvent for research and development in pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Amyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	994-05-8
Molecular Formula	C6H14O
Molecular Weight	102.17 g/mol
Synonyms	TAME; 2-Methoxy-2-methylbutane; tert-Pentyl Methyl Ether; Methyl tert-Pentyl Ether; 2-Methyl-2-methoxybutane; Ether, tert-amyl methyl; TAME (fuel additive)
EINECS	213-611-1

Quality Control

Our tert-Amyl Methyl Ether is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles to guarantee consistency and reliability for your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.765 - 0.775 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.388 - 1.392

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