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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
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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