Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) LCMS

Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) is a chemical compound that is used as an additive in gasoline to enhance its combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. When analyzed using LCMS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), MTBE can be identified and quantified in a sample.

MTBE is commonly used as an oxygenate in gasoline to help reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and other pollutants. It is also used as a solvent for various industrial processes, such as extraction and cleaning of machinery and equipment.

LCMS is a powerful analytical technique used to separate and identify the individual components in a sample. In the case of MTBE analysis, the sample is first separated into its individual components using liquid chromatography. The separated components are then ionized and analyzed using mass spectrometry to determine their molecular weight and structure.

Overall, LCMS analysis of MTBE is useful for identifying and quantifying the concentration of MTBE in a sample, which is important for ensuring the quality and safety of gasoline and other products that contain MTBE. It is also used in environmental monitoring to measure MTBE levels in water and soil.

• As an oxygenate additive in gasoline to improve combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions

• As a solvent in various industrial processes, such as extraction and cleaning of machinery and equipment

• In the production of some polymers, resins, and coatings

• In laboratory settings as a solvent for certain reactions and extractions

• In the analysis of water and soil samples for environmental monitoring purposes, to measure MTBE levels

Cas Number: 1634-04-4