Abbreviations TAME Density 3.52 g/cm³ | Formula C6H14O Appearance Clear, colorless liquid | |
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Vapor liquid equilibrium data in tert amyl methyl ether tame production
tert-Amyl methyl ether (TAME) is an ether used as a fuel oxygenate. It has an ethereous odor. Unlike most ethers, it does not form peroxides on storage.
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Uses
TAME is mostly used as an oxygenate to gasoline. It is added for three reasons: to increase octane enhancement, to replace banned tetraethyl lead, and to raise the oxygen content in gasoline. It is known that TAME in fuel reduces exhaust emissions of some volatile organic compounds.
Toxicity
When exposed to lab rats at 4000 ppm only 25% survived, the rest having died of central nervous system depression.
References
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