Methyl tert-Butyl (MTBE) - High Octane Rating Chemical Filler with Excellent Miscibility and Thermal Stability
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MOQ:
10Tons
Delivery Time:
About six weeks
Brand:
SiChun HongJian
Product Description
Methyl tert-Butyl (MTBE) - High Octane Gasoline Component, Industrial Solvent, Chemical Feedstock
Methyl tert-butyl (MTBE), chemical formula CH₃OC(CH₃)₃, is a significant oxygenated organic compound. This colorless, transparent liquid with characteristic odor features high octane rating, excellent miscibility, and thermal stability. Since the 1970s, MTBE has been produced globally on a large scale primarily as a gasoline anti-knock agent, while also serving as a high-performance industrial solvent and crucial chemical intermediate.
Core Applications & Industry Uses
Petroleum Refining Applications
- Gasoline Octane Enhancer: With a Research Octane Number (RON) of 115-135, MTBE significantly improves fuel's anti-knock properties, enabling more stable and efficient internal combustion engine operation
- Modern Fuel Blending Component: Used in producing various grades of automotive gasoline, helping refineries optimize blending formulations and enhance overall octane levels
Chemical Industry Applications
- Efficient Separation Solvent: Excellent solubility for organic compounds with moderate boiling point (55.2°C), widely used in natural product extraction, pharmaceutical crystallization, and polymer synthesis
- Important Synthesis Intermediate: Starting material for producing higher-value chemicals including tert-butanol and methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Environmental & Industrial Context
- Regulatory Context: Many countries restrict fuel additive use due to groundwater mobility and biodegradation resistance
- Emerging Applications: Production shifting toward high-purity solvents and specialty chemical feedstocks for pharmaceuticals and electronic chemicals
Product Specifications & Grades
| Grade | Primary Focus | Key Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Grade | Combustion Performance | Octane rating, blending characteristics |
| Chemical Grade | Chemical Processing | Purity (≥99.5%), moisture content, peroxide limits |
Product Features & Support
Our MTBE products feature good stability, low impurity levels, and high batch-to-batch consistency, utilizing sealed packaging systems to ensure transportation safety.
We provide customized solutions for refineries, fine chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions, accompanied by comprehensive technical documentation, safe handling guidelines, and regulatory compliance information.
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Company
Sichuan Hongjian Xinyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Location
604, 6th Floor, Unit 2, Building 1, No. 9 Vanke Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
Contact Person
Leo Yang