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Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) price

  • Grade: Methyl tertiarybutylether (MTBE)
  • Formula: (CH₃)₃COCH₃
  • Purity: 98 wt% min
  • Water: 500 ppm
  • Shape (form): Liquid
  • HS Code: 29091910
  • Manufacturer: BANDAR IMAM & SHIMIBAFT Petrochemical Companies
  • For purchases and inquiries, contact us on WhatsApp.

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Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Price in Iran – SHOBEIR SHIMI

At Shobeir Shimi, we provide high-purity Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) at competitive prices across Iran. MTBE price fluctuates based on international oil market trends, product origin, and order volume. Whether you’re in the fuel blending industry or require MTBE for specialized chemical processes, we supply the right quality at the best value.

Buy MTBE from a Trusted Iranian Petrochemical Supplier

MTBE is widely used as a fuel additive to raise octane levels and reduce engine knocking. With our direct access to major Iranian refineries and petrochemical complexes, Shobeir Shimi ensures consistent supply and competitive rates for both bulk local demand and export shipments.

We serve customers in the automotive, petrochemical, and energy sectors, providing technical data and flexible packaging options based on your logistics and production needs.

Why Shobeir Shimi?

  • High-purity MTBE (min. 99%) suitable for fuel-grade use
  • Direct sourcing from top Iranian producers
  • Custom logistics for drums, ISO tanks, or bulk shipments
  • Transparent pricing and fast response via WhatsApp
  • Export documentation and support available

Contact Us for MTBE Price and Availability

Need to buy MTBE in Iran or export to your market? Contact our team today for the latest Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether price, availability, and technical specifications. We’ll help you choose the right solution for your fuel or chemical operations.

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), also known as tert-butyl methyl ether, is a volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid organic compound with the formula (CH₃)₃COCH₃. It is primarily used as a high-performance fuel additive to increase octane rating, improve combustion efficiency, and reduce engine knocking and harmful emissions.

  • Excellent gasoline miscibility and phase stability
  • Low blending vapor pressure and favorable distillation characteristics
  • Lower peroxide risk than traditional ethers (e.g., diethyl ether)
  • Higher boiling point (55.5 °C) and lower water solubility
  • Non-corrosive, with no phase separation issues when used in blends
  • Not suitable for reactions involving Grignard reagents due to its poor Lewis base behavior and incompatibility with strong acids or reactive halogens
  • Fuel Additive: Widely used in gasoline blending as an oxygenate, MTBE improves octane levels and replaces older, toxic additives such as tetraethyllead (TEL). Its oxygen content promotes cleaner combustion and reduces carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and particulate emissions.
  • Solvent in Refining: Employed in the dewaxing of petroleum fractions, MTBE enhances fluidity and cold-weather performance in refined fuels.
  • Organic Chemistry Solvent: Its relatively high boiling point and low peroxide-forming tendency make it a safer ether alternative in laboratory and industrial settings.
  • Legacy Use in Medicine: MTBE was formerly investigated for dissolving cholesterol gallstones but is no longer used in clinical practice.
  • Increases fuel octane rating, enhancing engine performance and reducing knock
  • Reduces harmful exhaust emissions by promoting more complete combustion
  • Displaces aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., benzene) in gasoline blends, improving environmental safety
  • Safer handling profile compared to other ethers due to low peroxide formation
  • Cost-effective for refiners due to favorable blending properties and performance

Due to ongoing market fluctuations, for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing on Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE), please reach out to us directly via WhatsApp.

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  • HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Easily ignites; vapors can form explosive mixtures. Keep away from all ignition sources. Use explosion-proof equipment.

HEALTH HAZARDS:

  • Inhalation: Can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, irritation (nose/throat). High levels affect CNS.
  • Skin/Eye Contact: Irritation.
  • Ingestion: Aspiration risk (chemical pneumonitis).
  • Carcinogenicity: Classified as “not classifiable” by IARC, but EPA considers it a potential human carcinogen at high doses in animals.
  • Warning Sign: Strong, unpleasant odor/taste even at low levels.
  • PPE ESSENTIAL: Wear chemical goggles, protective gloves (e.g., Nitrile), and protective clothing. Use in well-ventilated areas (fume hood).
  • SAFE HANDLING/STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, fireproof, well-ventilated areas. Ground equipment. Avoid strong oxidizers.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN: High water solubility and persistence; easily contaminates groundwater, leading to taste/odor issues and difficult cleanup.

MTBE’s chemical formula is C₅H₁₂O. It’s an ether with a methyl group (-CH₃) and a tert-butyl group (-C(CH₃)₃) linked by an oxygen atom (-O-).

  • Fuel refiners and gasoline blenders
  • Petrochemical and oil refining industries
  • Chemical processing plants using ether solvents
  • Industrial labs seeking safer alternatives to diethyl ether
TEST SPEC UNIT
MTBE min 98 % wt
METHANOL max 0.7 % wt
TBA max 0.38 % wt
DIMA nil % wt
C5+ max 1 % wt
C4 max 0.5 % wt
H2O 500 ppm
RVP 3.5 psi
DENSITY 0.74 gr/cm 3
TEMP 25

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