Term Name: tert-butyl ethyl ether
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: ether volatile organic compound
has_role: fuel additive