Compound Summary

General Compound Information

tert-Butyl ethyl ether

Description
Tert-butyl ethyl ether is an ether having ethyl and tert-butyl as the two alkyl components. It is used as an engine fuel additive to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and soot. It has a role as a fuel additive. It is an ether and a volatile organic compound.
Synonyms
tert-Butyl ethyl ether;  637-92-3;  2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane;  Ethyl tert-butyl ether;  ETBE;
FlavorDB ID
4399
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
102.17
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
Openeye Can Smiles
CCOC(C)(C)C
IUPAC Inchikey
NUMQCACRALPSHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
Compound classification information is not available!
Compound Quality
CATEGORY QUALITY THRESHOLD OCCURENCE REFERENCE
smell solvent water details
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive