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Methyl tert-butyl ether

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), also known as tert-butyl methyl ether, is an organic compound with a structural formula (CH3)3COCH3. MTBE is a volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid that is sparingly soluble in water. Primarily used as a fuel additive, MTBE is blended into gasoline to increase octane rating and knock resistance, and to reduce unwanted…

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aromaticsinstance ofOxygenates also dilute or displace gasoline components0.80text
ETBE.Ethanol has been advertised as a safe alternative by agriculturalinstance ofrefiners chose MTBE for its blending characteristics and low cost.Alternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including e…0.80text
other interest groups in the U.S.instance ofrefiners chose MTBE for its blending characteristics and low cost.Alternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including e…0.80text
Europeinstance ofrefiners chose MTBE for its blending characteristics and low cost.Alternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including e…0.80text
MTBE are unnecessaryinstance ofso that additives0.80text
ETBE.Ethanol has been advertised as a safe alternative by agriculturalinstance ofAlternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including ethanol and other ethers0.80text
other interest groups in the U.S.instance ofAlternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including ethanol and other ethers0.80text
Europeinstance ofAlternatives to MTBE as an anti-knock agentOther oxygenates are available as additives for gasoline including ethanol and other ethers0.80text

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