Ethyl tertiary Butyl Ether

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010149",
  "term": "Ethyl tertiary Butyl Ether",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A chemical compound produced in a reaction between ethanol and isobutylene (a petroleum-derived by-product of the refining process). ETBE has characteristics superior to other ethers: low volatility, low water solubility, high octane value, and a large reduction in carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions.\n\n2. (CH3)3COC2H) Ether as described in “Oxygenates.”",
  "abbreviation": "ETBE",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Glossary of Energy-Related Terms",
    "40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ethyl-tertiary-butyl-ether/"
}