| Term Name: | tert-butyl ethyl ether |
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| Synonyms: | 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane, 2-methyl-2-ethoxypropane, ETBE, ethyl t-butyl ether, ethyl tert-butyl ether, t-BuOEt, t-butyl ethyl ether |
| 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. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:141564] ( EBI ) |