Methyl tert-butyl ether

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003627",
  "term": "Methyl tert-butyl ether",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A chemical compound, commonly abbreviated as MTBE, that was historically added to gasoline to boost octane and improve combustion efficiency. Its widespread use led to environmental concerns when it was found to contaminate groundwater, resulting in its ban or reduction in many countries. MTBE is a volatile organic compound with a distinct ether-like odor.",
  "synonyms": [
    "MTBE",
    "methyl t-butyl ether",
    "methyl tertiary butyl ether",
    "2-methoxy-2-methylpropane"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "methyl t-butyl ether"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Methyl-tert-butylether",
    "es": "metil tert-butil éter",
    "fr": "méthyl tert-butyl éther"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/methyl-tert-butyl-ether/"
}