Ethyl tert-butyl ether shows promise as octane enhancer
Anderson, E
| HERO ID | 32003 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1988 |
| Title | Ethyl tert-butyl ether shows promise as octane enhancer |
| Authors | Anderson, E |
| Journal | Chemical & Engineering News |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 43 |
| Page Numbers | 11-12 |
| Abstract | Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) has emerged as a competitor for methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) as an octane enhancer. Several companies are considering the merits of ETBE, made by substituting ethanol for methanol in a reaction with isobutylene. Preliminary tests indicate that this ether may be as good as, and possibly a little better than, MTBE, as an octane enhancer in gasoline. ETBE features a one to two point higher octane rating than MTBE, and it has a lower vapor pressure when it is blended with gasoline. Economics appear to be playing a key role in improving the attractiveness of ETBE. Methanol prices have risen dramatically, increasing the feedstock costs for MTBE producers. |
| Doi | 10.1021/cen-v066n004.p011 |
| Url | http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/cen-v066n004.p011 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | tert is italicized.Chem. Eng. News (Oct. 24): 11-12. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | OCTANE RATING; SUBSIDIES; GASOLINE; FUEL ADDITIVES; ETHANOL; PETROCHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS; 1988) |
| Is Qa | No |