English

MTBE 3-D diagram

Noun

methyl tert-butyl ether ‎(uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, automotive) C₅H₁₂O ; an organic compound used to increase octane numbers of gasoline, through added oxygen, as an anti-knock additive

Synonyms

• MTBE
• methyl t-butyl ether
• methyl tertiary butyl ether
• 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane

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