Methyl t-butyl ether

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003626",
  "term": "Methyl t-butyl ether",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A chemical compound, also known as MTBE, formerly used as a gasoline additive to increase octane and reduce carbon monoxide emissions. It was phased out in many regions due to concerns about groundwater contamination from leaking fuel tanks. This compound is highly soluble in water and can impart an unpleasant taste and odor to drinking water.",
  "synonyms": [
    "MTBE",
    "methyl tert-butyl ether",
    "methyl tertiary butyl ether",
    "2-methoxy-2-methylpropane"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "methyl tert-butyl ether"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Methyl-tert-butylether",
    "es": "metil t-butil éter",
    "fr": "méthyl tert-butyl éther"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/methyl-t-butyl-ether/"
}