Methyl tert-butyl ether uses and synthesis methods
Chemical properties Colorless, low viscosity liquid, with odor like terpenes. Slightly soluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents.
Uses Mainly used as a gasoline additive to increase octane, but also cracking obtained isobutene
Uses The product is mainly used as gasoline additives, has excellent antiknock. It is miscible with gasoline, less water absorption, pollution-free environment. MTBE can improve the gasoline cold start characteristics and acceleration performance, no adverse effect on the gas resistance. Although MTBE is low in calorific value, driving tests show that the use of gasoline containing 10% MTBE can reduce the fuel consumption by 7% and make the emission of lead, CO and especially carcinogenic PAHs significant reduce. As organic synthesis raw materials, high purity isobutene can be made. Can also be used for the production of 2-methacrolein, methacrylic acid and isoprene and so on. In addition, can also be used as analytical solvent, extractant.
Use for gasoline additives, instead of unleaded gasoline