methyl t-butyl ether

English

MTBE stick diagram

Noun

methyl t-butyl ether (uncountable)

1. (chemistry, automotive) C₅H₁₂O ; an organic compound used to increase octane ratings of gasoline, through added oxygen

Synonyms

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