Methyl-tert Butyl Ether HPLC, also known as MTBE, is an organic solvent used primarily as a mobile phase in HPLC applications. It supports analytical chromatography requiring a high-purity organic solvent.
Methyl-tert-butyl ether HPLC CAS: 1634-04-4 | M.F: (CH3)3COCH3 | M.W: 88.15, Buy now for reliable and reproducible results from LiChrom HPLC Solvents.
Methyl-tert-butyl ether HPLC (CAS: 1634-04-4) has the molecular formula (CH3)3COCH3 and a molecular weight of 88.15. Also known as tert-butyl methyl ether (MTBE), it is an organic ether with a clear, colorless appearance, a characteristic ethereal odor, and insolubility in water. It is commonly used as a gasoline additive and has also been investigated for its oxidative degradation and reaction behavior under various experimental conditions.
Applications
- Methyl-tert-butyl ether is suitable for use as a mobile phase in HPLC applications.
- It is used for the isolation and quantitative determination of carotenes and xanthophylls from Capsicum annum pericarp extracts by HPLC.
Key features
- HPLC Grade: Appropriate for chromatographic procedures requiring an HPLC solvent.
- Mobile Phase: Suitable for use as a mobile phase in HPLC applications.
- Low UV-Absorbing Impurities: Helps reduce background interference during UV-visible detection, supporting qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Water Insoluble: Its insolubility in water makes it suitable for organic solvent-based analytical procedures.
General Overview
Methyl-tert-butyl ether HPLC is an organic solvent used in analytical chromatography, with particular application as an HPLC mobile phase. It is also identified by names including tert-butyl methyl ether, MTBE, methyl t-butyl ether, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl, methyl-tert-butyl ether, methyl-t-butyl ether, and 2-methyl-2-methoxypropane. The solvent is clear and colorless, has a characteristic ethereal odor, and is insoluble in water.
MTBE has been applied in analytical procedures for isolating and quantitatively determining specific organic compounds through HPLC. It has also been studied in oxidative degradation experiments, including heat-assisted persulfate oxidation under different pH, temperature, oxidant concentration, and ionic strength conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MTBE can function as an HPLC mobile-phase solvent for specific analytical methods. Its controlled impurity profile and low UV-absorbing characteristics support consistent chromatographic detection.
Yes. MTBE is used in HPLC procedures for the isolation and quantitative determination of carotenes and xanthophylls from Capsicum annuum pericarp extracts.
Low UV-absorbing impurities help minimize background interference during UV-visible detection. This supports accurate qualitative and quantitative chromatographic analysis.
MTBE is suitable for analytical procedures requiring an organic solvent. Its solvent properties support selected HPLC and organic compound analysis workflows.
Methyl-tert Butyl Ether is also known as: • tert-Butyl Methyl Ether • MTBE • Methyl t-Butyl Ether • Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether • Methyl-t-Butyl Ether • 2-Methoxy-2-Methylpropane
Methyl-tert Butyl Ether HPLC is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid and has limited water solubility. It is used as an organic solvent in suitable analytical and chromatographic workflows.
MTBE supports analytical chromatography and has been used in HPLC procedures for isolation and quantitative determination of specific organic compounds. It has also been investigated in oxidative degradation studies.
Methyl-tert Butyl Ether HPLC is available in package options designed for routine HPLC, carotene analysis, analytical chromatography, and higher-volume laboratory requirements. Current package availability can be checked through LiChrom.
Customers seeking Methyl-tert Butyl Ether HPLC can purchase it from LiChrom for HPLC mobile-phase applications, carotene and xanthophyll analysis, and other analytical chromatography workflows in the USA.
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