Is Tert-Butyl Methyl Ether vegetarian?
Tert-Butyl Methyl Ether
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Tert-Butyl Methyl Ether (MTBE) is a synthetic organic ether primarily known as a fuel additive, also used as a solvent. It is manufactured industrially from methanol and isobutylene, with no animal origin.
| Also known as | MTBE, tert-butyl methyl ether |
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| INCI name | Tert-Butyl Methyl Ether |
| CAS number | 1634-04-4 |
| EC number | 216-653-1 |
| CosIng ID | 85681 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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