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METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) Return to list of terms

Ether manufactured by reacting methanol and isobutylene. The resulting ether has a high octane and low volatility. MTBE is a fuel oxygenate and is permitted in unleaded gasoline up to a level of 15 percent. It is one of the primary ingredients in reformulated gasolines.

Source: California Energy Commission