Propane, 2-methoxy-2-methyl-
- Formula: C5H12O
- Molecular weight: 88.1482
- IUPAC Standard InChIKey: BZLVMXJERCGZMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- CAS Registry Number: 1634-04-4
- Chemical structure:
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The 3d structure may be viewed using Java or Javascript. - Other names: Ether, tert-butyl methyl; tert-Butyl methyl ether; Methyl tert-butyl ether; 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane; 2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane; tert-C4H9OCH3; Methyl t-butyl ether; MTBE; Methyl 1,1-dimethylethyl ether; UN 2398; Driveron; 1,1-Dimethylethyl methyl ether; t-Butyl methyl ether; methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)
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Gas phase ion energetics data
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Data evaluated as indicated in comments:
HL - Edward P. Hunter and Sharon G. Lias
Data compiled as indicated in comments:
LL - Sharon G. Lias and Joel F. Liebman
LLK - Sharon G. Lias, Rhoda D. Levin, and Sherif A. Kafafi
View reactions leading to C5H12O+ (ion structure unspecified)
Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proton affinity (review) | 841.6 | kJ/mol | N/A | Hunter and Lias, 1998 | HL |
Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
Gas basicity | 812.4 | kJ/mol | N/A | Hunter and Lias, 1998 | HL |
Ionization energy determinations
IE (eV) | Method | Reference | Comment |
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9.24 | EI | Bissonnette, George, et al., 1990 | LL |
9.48 | PE | Aue and Bowers, 1979 | Vertical value; LLK |
9.41 | PE | Benoit and Harrison, 1977 | Vertical value; LLK |
Appearance energy determinations
Ion | AE (eV) | Other Products | Method | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
C4H9O+ | 9.52 ± 0.05 | CH3 | EI | Bissonnette, George, et al., 1990 | LL |
C4H9O+ | 9.46 | CH3 | EI | Lossing, 1977 | LLK |
Mass spectrum (electron ionization)
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Data compiled by: NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center, William E. Wallace, director
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Origin | Japan AIST/NIMC Database- Spectrum MS-NW-1333 |
NIST MS number | 229277 |
Gas Chromatography
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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal
Column type | Active phase | Temperature (C) | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capillary | Methyl Silicone | 100. | 563.7 | Boneva and Toromanova-Petrova, 1994 | Column length: 50. m; Column diameter: 0.25 mm |
Capillary | Methyl Silicone | 90. | 562.7 | Boneva and Toromanova-Petrova, 1994 | Column length: 50. m; Column diameter: 0.25 mm |
Packed | SE-30 | 100. | 562. | Winskowski, 1983 | Gaschrom Q; Column length: 2. m |
Packed | Apiezon L | 120. | 544. | Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978 | Celite 545 |
Packed | Apiezon L | 160. | 549. | Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978 | Celite 545 |
Kovats' RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program
Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capillary | Petrocol DH-100 | 570.12 | Haagen-Smit Laboratory, 1997 | He; Column length: 100. m; Column diameter: 0.2 mm; Program: 5C(10min) => 5C/min => 50C(48min) => 1.5C/min => 195C(91min) |
Capillary | DB-1 | 568. | Hoekman, 1993 | 60. m/0.32 mm/1.0 μm, He; Program: -40 C for 12 min; -40 - 125 C at 3 deg.min; 125-185 C at 6 deg/min; 185 - 220 C at 20 deg/min; hold 220 C for 2 min |
Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp
Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capillary | Polydimethyl siloxane: CP-Sil 5 CB | 566. | Bramston-Cook, 2013 | 60. m/0.25 mm/1.0 μm, Helium, 45. C @ 1.45 min, 3.6 K/min, 210. C @ 2.72 min |
Capillary | Petrocol DH | 566. | Supelco, 2012 | 100. m/0.25 mm/0.50 μm, Helium, 20. C @ 15. min, 15. K/min, 220. C @ 30. min |
Capillary | OV-101 | 567. | Zenkevich, Eliseenkov, et al., 2011 | 25. m/0.20 mm/0.25 μm, Nitrogen, 6. K/min; Tstart: 40. C; Tend: 220. C |
Capillary | DB-5MS | 554.5 | Shoenmakers, Oomen, et al., 2000 | 30. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, He, 40. C @ 1. min, 3. K/min; Tend: 250. C |
Capillary | DB-1 | 558. | Ciccioli, Cecinato, et al., 1992 | 60. m/0.32 mm/1.2 μm, He, 30. C @ 10. min, 3. K/min; Tend: 240. C |
Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program
Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capillary | SE-30 | 563. | Vinogradov, 2004 | Program: not specified |
Capillary | PONA | 570. | Perkin Elmer Instruments, 2002 | Column length: 100. m; Phase thickness: 0.50 μm; Program: not specified |
Capillary | SPB-1 | 560. | Flanagan, Streete, et al., 1997 | 60. m/0.53 mm/5. μm, He; Program: 40C(6min) => 5C/min => 80C => 10C/min => 200C |
Capillary | DB-1 | 556. | Ciccioli, Cecinato, et al., 1994 | 60. m/0.32 mm/0.25 μm; Program: not specified |
Capillary | DB-1 | 556. | Schuberth, 1994 | 30. m/0.25 mm/1. μm, He; Program: 40C (4min) => 10C/min => 200C => 50C/min => 250C |
Capillary | DB-1 | 556. | Ciccioli, Brancaleoni, et al., 1993 | 60. m/0.32 mm/0.25 μm; Program: 3 min at 5 C; 5 - 50 C at 3 deg/min; 50 - 220 C at 5 deg/min |
Capillary | SPB-1 | 560. | Strete, Ruprah, et al., 1992 | 60. m/0.53 mm/5.0 μm, Helium; Program: 40 0C (6 min) 5 0C/min -> 80 0C 10 0C/min -> 200 0C |
Capillary | CP Sil 8 CB | 568. | Weller and Wolf, 1989 | 40. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, He; Program: 30 0C (1 min) 15 0C/min -> 45 0C 3 0C/min -> 120 0C |
Normal alkane RI, polar column, temperature ramp
Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Packed | Carbowax 20M | 666. | Tsao, 1969 | Helium, Chromosorb P HMDS, 5. K/min; Column length: 2. m; Tstart: 40. C; Tend: 200. C |
Normal alkane RI, polar column, custom temperature program
Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capillary | Carbowax 20M | 688. | Vinogradov, 2004 | Program: not specified |
References
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Hunter, E.P.; Lias, S.G.,
Evaluated Gas Phase Basicities and Proton Affinities of Molecules: An Update,
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The experimental investigation of [C5H12O] ion structures related to neopentyl alcohol and its methyl ether,
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Chapter 9. Stabilities of positive ions from equilibrium gas phase basicity measurements
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Predictive value of proton affinity. Ionization energy correlations involving oxygenated molecules,
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Lossing, 1977
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Heats of formation of some isomeric [CnH2n+1]+ ions. Substitutional effects on ion stability,
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Capillary gas chromatography of C1-C4 alkyl tert-butyl ethers,
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Winskowski, 1983
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Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978
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Haagen-Smit Laboratory, 1997
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Hoekman, 1993
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Improved gas chromatography procedure for speciated hydrocarbon measurements of vehicle emissions,
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Bramston-Cook, 2013
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Supelco, 2012
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Petrocol DH Columns. Catalog No. 24160-U, 2012, retrieved from http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/etc/medialib/docs/Supelco/Datasheet/1/w97949.Par.0001.File.tmp/w97949.pdf. [all data]
Zenkevich, Eliseenkov, et al., 2011
Zenkevich, I.G.; Eliseenkov, E.V.; Kasatochkin, A.N.; Ukolov, A.I.,
Identification of the products of nonregioselective organic reactions by chromatography - mass spectrometry: chloro derivatives of dialkyl ethers,
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Shoenmakers, Oomen, et al., 2000
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Comparison of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the characterization of complex hydrocarbon mixtures,
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Flanagan, R.J.; Streete, P.J.; Ramsey, J.D.,
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Notes
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