Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) (CAS 1634-04-4)

Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) is a clear, colorless liquid with low viscosity and a characteristic odor. As a trusted Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) supplier from China, we ensure all products undergo rigorous testing to maintain consistent purity and chemical stability, meeting strict industry benchmarks for quality and reliability.​

 

 

Our high purity MTBE gasoline additive grade features minimal impurities, with tightly controlled sulfur content to align with low sulfur MTBE fuel additive requirements. This grade undergoes advanced distillation processes to reduce contaminants, ensuring low water content and stable volatility. Each batch is verified for consistent composition, supporting reliable performance in various applications.​

 

 

The petrochemical solvent MTBE we supply is formulated for exceptional purity, with low levels of residual reactants and byproducts. Similarly, our pharmaceutical lipid extraction MTBE meets stringent purity standards, with ultra-low trace elements and non-volatile residues. Both variants are packaged in sealed containers to prevent contamination, preserving their chemical integrity during storage and transport.​

 

 

As a leading Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) supplier from China, we offer flexible supply solutions, including bulk and drum packaging options to suit diverse order sizes. Our logistics network ensures timely delivery, while comprehensive quality documentation—including certificates of analysis—provides full transparency for every shipment, reinforcing our commitment to consistent, high-quality MTBE supply.​

Methyl tert butyl ether, abbreviated as MTBE, CAS number 1634-04-4, is a colorless and transparent liquid with a special ether odor. It is miscible with organic solvents such as gasoline and ethanol, and slightly soluble in water. It has the characteristics of high octane rating and good anti knock performance, and is an important gasoline additive and chemical raw material, widely used in the fields of fuel and chemical industry. ​

The main use of MTBE is as a gasoline additive, which can significantly increase the octane value of gasoline and improve its anti knock performance. Adding a certain proportion of MTBE to gasoline can effectively reduce engine knock and improve engine efficiency. At the same time, it can also reduce the vapor pressure of gasoline, minimize volatilization losses, and lower the emissions of harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in car exhaust during combustion, which can help improve air quality to some extent. Therefore, MTBE is widely used in the blending of automotive gasoline and is an important component in improving gasoline quality. ​

In the field of chemical engineering, MTBE is an important chemical raw material that can be cracked to produce isobutene and methanol. Isobutene is an important organic chemical intermediate that can be used to synthesize various chemical products such as butyl rubber, polyisobutene, methyl methacrylate, etc. These products have important applications in the rubber industry, plastic industry, coating industry, and other fields. Methanol is also a basic chemical raw material that can be used to synthesize various compounds such as formaldehyde and dimethyl ether, further expanding the application scope of MTBE in the chemical industry chain. ​

In addition to the main areas mentioned above, MTBE also has some auxiliary applications. In the laboratory, it can be used as an organic solvent for certain chemical experiments, such as solvents or extractants in organic synthesis reactions, because it has good solubility for some organic compounds and can meet the needs of experimental operations. In chromatographic analysis, MTBE can be used as a component of the mobile phase for sample separation and analysis. In addition, in some special industrial production processes, MTBE can also be used as a solvent or reaction medium to exert its dissolution and dispersion effects. ​