Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is an ether class chemical. Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is used as an oxygen-containing high-octane component in production of unleaded, environmentally friendly automobile gasolines. It has high octane numbers: 115-135 according to the research method and 98-100 according to the motor method. It dissolves well in gasoline and is not toxic.

The fuel mixture of gasoline and MTBE has the following properties:

• anti-detonation properties of gasoline light-boiling agents are improved;
• anti-knock resistance and stability of fuel is increased;
• engine starting temperature is decreased;
• toxicity of exhaust gases is decreased;
• intensity of engine parts wear and sludge formation is decreased;
• fuel consumption is reduced.

Neftekhim produces MTBE in accordance with the National Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan ST RK 2533-2021 “Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) Additives”. Technical Specifications".