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methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) A colorless, flammable, liquid oxygenated hydrocarbon ((CH3)3COCH3) that contains 18.15 percent oxygen and has a boiling point of 55.2°C. It is a fuel oxygenate produced by reacting methanol with isobutylene. Related category • FUELS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |