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tert-butyl ethyl ether

Term ID
CHEBI:141564
Synonyms
  • 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane
  • 2-methyl-2-ethoxypropane
  • ETBE
  • ethyl t-butyl ether
  • ethyl tert-butyl ether
  • t-BuOEt
  • t-butyl ethyl ether
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Definition
An ether having ethyl and tert-butyl as the two alkyl components. It is used as an engine fuel additive to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and soot.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from tert-butyl ethyl ether
Phenotype where environments contain tert-butyl ethyl ether
Phenotype modified by environments containing tert-butyl ethyl ether
Phenotype affecting tert-butyl ethyl ether
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