Term Name: | methyl tert-butyl ether metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | methyl tert-butyl ether metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving methyl tert-butyl ether, 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane. Methyl tert-butyl ether is a synthetic chemical which is mixed with gasoline for use in reformulated gasoline. It was first introduced as an additive for unleaded gasoline in the 1980s. It is also used as a laboratory reagent and a pharmaceutical agent. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018906] QuickGO AmiGO |