MTBE is produced from esterification reaction of Isobutene in C4 Mixture from RFCC with Methanol under catalyst. MTBE is a liquid with unique aroma and transparent color at normal temperature and pressure. It is mainly used in Gasoling Blending Stock (94%) and partially used as a Chemical Feedstock (6%) for producing MMA (methyl Methacrylate).
MTBE (Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether) : Item, Test Method, Sales Spec. Table.
Item |
Test Method |
Unit |
Specifications |
Purity |
ASTM D5441 |
wt% |
Min. 98.0 |
Methanol |
ASTM D5441 |
wt% |
Max. 0.3 |
Tert Butyl Alcohol (TBA) |
ASTM D5441 |
wt% |
Max. 1.0 |
Di-isobutylene (DIB) |
ASTM D5441 |
wt% |
Max. 1.0 |
Water |
ASTM D6304 |
wtppm |
Max. 500 |
C4's & Others |
ASTM D5441 |
wt% |
Max. 1.0 |
Sulfur |
ASTM D5453 |
wtppm |
Max. 10 |
Benzene |
ASTM D7504 |
wtppm |
Report |
Toluene |
ASTM D7504 |
wtppm |
Report |
o-Xylene |
ASTM D7504 |
wtppm |
Report |
m-Xylene |
ASTM D7504 |
wtppm |
Report |
p-Xylene |
ASTM D7504 |
wtppm |
Report |