tert-Amyl methyl ether

tert-Amyl methyl ether (TAME) is an ether used as a fuel oxygenate. TAME derives from C5 distillation fractions of naphtha. It has an ethereous odor. Unlike most ethers, it does not require a stabilizer as it does not form peroxides on storage.

Not to be confused with tert-Amyl ethyl ether.
tert-Amyl methyl ether
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methoxy-2-methylbutane
Other names
tertiary-Amyl methyl ether; TAME; Methoxypentane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations TAME
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.374
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H14O/c1-5-6(2,3)7-4/h5H2,1-4H3 Y
    Key: HVZJRWJGKQPSFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C6H14O/c1-5-6(2,3)7-4/h5H2,1-4H3
    Key: HVZJRWJGKQPSFL-UHFFFAOYAC
  • O(C(C)(C)CC)C
Properties
C6H14O
Molar mass 102.177 g·mol−1
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Density 0.76-0.78 g/mL
Melting point −80 °C (−112 °F; 193 K)
Boiling point 86.3 °C (187.3 °F; 359.4 K)
10.71 g/L at 20 °C
1.3896
Hazards
Flash point −11 °C (12 °F; 262 K)
430 °C (806 °F; 703 K)
Explosive limits 1.0-7.1%
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Other names:

  • 2-Methoxy-2-methylbutane
  • Butane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl-
  • 1,1-Dimethylpropyl methyl ether
  • Methyl tert-pentyl ether
  • Methyl tert-Amyl ether
  • 2-Methyl-2-methoxybutane
  • Methyl 2-methyl-2-butyl ether
  • tert-Pentyl methyl ether
  • Tertiary amyl methyl ether
  • Methyl 1,1-dimethylpropyl ether
  • 2-Methoxy-2-methylbutane
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